Pamukkale Hierapolis Ancient City sheds light on history

Pamukkale is located in the Denizli district of Turkey. Pamukkale, which attracts the most tourists in Denizli, stands out not only with its magnificent white travertines but also with its historical beauties. Among the historical beauties that you must see when you visit Pamukkale is the Pamukkale Hierapolis Ancient City. Since 1988, this ancient city, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List, has compiled all the information you are curious about regarding this ancient city for you. Where is it, how to get there, what are its features? You will find all the answers to these questions in our article.

Pamukkale Hierapolis Ancient City, located on the upper area of ??the Pamukkale travertines, was founded by II. Eumenes of the Bergama Kingdom in the 2nd century BC. The name "Sacred City" comes from Hiera, the wife of Telephos, the founder of Bergama. Hierapolis Ancient City was destroyed and rebuilt after every earthquake. Important artifacts from the Roman period have reached our day after being destroyed in an earthquake in the 60s AD. Among these are the ancient theater, baths, necropolis, agora, the tomb of St. Philip, the gymnasium, the sacred area of ??Ploutonion (Gate to Hell), the Temple of Apollo. Hierapolis has seen the periods of Rome, Byzantium, and the Seljuks. In the Roman and Byzantine periods, this ancient city was particularly important religiously, and from the 4th century AD, it became the center of Christianity. Additionally, in the 80s AD, St. Philip, one of the apostles of Jesus, was killed in Hierapolis. In the Byzantine period, a church was built in honor of St. Philip in the 4th century AD. You can see all these artifacts and historical structures when you visit Pamukkale Hierapolis Ancient City. When you come to this ancient city, you can also swim in the healing waters that are good for many diseases.

You can visit Pamukkale Hierapolis Ancient City every day from 08:00 in the morning until 20:00 in the evening. However, these visiting hours are valid only for the north gates... You can use the south gate entrance from 06:30 in the morning until midnight. Turkish citizens with a museum card can enter this ancient city for free. Foreign citizens must pay 30 euros for admission.

How to get to Pamukkale Hierapolis Ancient City?

This ancient city is located 18 kilometers north of Denizli. Access to Pamukkale is quite easy both by air and by land. If you want to come here by air, you need to use Denizli Cardak Airport, which is 72 kilometers away from Pamukkale. Those who prefer to come by bus can use Denizli Bus Station, which is 18 kilometers away from Pamukkale. If you have your own car, you can reach Pamukkale by your own car, taxi, or public transportation. Many prefer to rent a chauffeured vehicle for a more comfortable, luxurious, safe, and fast journey to Pamukkale. Thus, they can reach Pamukkale Hierapolis Ancient City without the stress of where to park the car and benefit from privileged services in a luxury car. Additionally, thanks to this VIP service, they can reach their destination faster and safer under the guidance of experienced drivers who know the area and traffic rules very well.

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