We always talk about exploring the world with kids: where to go, what to do ,...
One day my big boy Can mentioned that Pamukkale is the number one place that he wants to see in Turkey. Then I started to check travel opportunities.
Since Pamukkale is a thermal region, we preferred a spa-thermal otel: Colossae which has lots of nice options to do: Spa, Turkish bath, thermal pool,... It is large and very comfortable with kids.
Hierapolis-Pamukkale is in Unesco-World Heritage List and very well preserved.
Technical Information about travertines: ( source:pamukkale.net)
Pamukkale travertine is a type of limestone deposited at the mouth of the spring. Thermal sources on an important fault line of western Anatolia in Pamukkale are warmed up by subterranean heat and come out at 33-36 C. The water contains calcium hydro carbonate. Tectonic movements triggered frequent earthquakes in this area and gave rise to the emergence of a number of very hot springs. The water from these springs created Pamukkale with its large mineral content. When the hot water is in touch with the carbon dioxide, it starts to lose its warmth and also the carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are released in to the air. As a result the calcium carbonate is precipitated. So the water forms magnificent viewed travertine.
There is a high amount of calcium and carbon dioxide in the combination of the water. The chemical reaction from the start to the end is:
Ca (HCO3)2 >> CaCO3 + CO2 + H2O
Water channels carry water which comes out of the ground arrives to the terraces. But before water channels were built, water used to reach travertine by natural channels formed by running warm water. Because of the calcium in water, objects such as branch of a tree or a stone piece left in the flowing water are whitened in a short time.
The surreal white travertine terraces have warm pools and it is the ritual to walk in warm pools:)
I have to say that Pamukkale and natural ruins f ancient city Hierapolis are well-preserved and worth to visit for couple of days
It is a large area to visit and very comfortable to explore with the kid stroller as well.You can check the area through the below map
Our favourite place is antique pool where is really gorgeous that you can bathe in hot mineral water. And also it may cure some diseases, too
I hope, you enjoy your tour to Pamukkale...
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