In southwestern Turkey, Pamukkale’s white terraces look like a staircase carved from clouds. These bright, rounded pools, ...

At first glance, Pamukkale barely looks real. Cascading white terraces stretch across a hillside, shimmering under the sun ...

Istanbul may be full of hammams, but the most memorable spa in Turkey lies in Pamukkale, not far from the gates of Hell. Pamukkale is an ivory mountain of terraced travertine (basins created by ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Once the Roman equivalent of a health spa, the spectacular rock formations below the ...

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With its fairytale rock chimneys and ancient hermit caves in Cappadocia, the stunning ancient ruins at Ephesus, and the giant statues of ancient gods at Mount Nemrut, Turkey boasts more than its fair ...

Pamukkale is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its unique geological formations Visitors can walk along the terraces, swim in the thermal pools, and explore the nearby ancient city of ...

Straddling south east Europe and south west Asia, Turkey’s charm extends well beyond its 5,000 miles of golden coastline. Though already a sought-after holiday destination for the luxury beach resorts ...