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Pamukkale
 A
magical and spectacular natural site, unique in the world,
Pamukkale (Hierapolis) is a fairyland of dazzling white,
petrified castles. Thermal spring waters laden with calcareous
salts running off the plateau's edge have created this fantastic
formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The hot
springs have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic
powers. Both the thermal center with its motels and thermal
pools, and the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis,
are situated on the plateau.
Another thermal center northwest of Pamukkale, Karahayit
is known for its water's high-iron content. Honaz Dagi National
Park is 20 km east of Denizli, near the town of Honaz. Mt.
Honaz is one of the most beautiful and highest peaks (2.528
m) in the Aegean region. It is covered with a gorgeous alpine
forest. Early Christians settled on the northern slope;
the name of this ancient site is Colossae, and remains of
the settlement can be seen.
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