Explore Denizli and discover a different side of Türkiye
Here is a guide to the tourist attractions in Denizli:
Must-see attractions
- Pamukkale: A world-famous natural wonder, the white terraced travertine landscape looks like piles of cotton in the sunlight, with blue-green hot spring water flowing through it like a dream. You can stroll along the terraces, soak in the hot springs to relax, and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
- Hierapolis: An important city site from the Roman period, adjacent to Pamukkale. It has a well-preserved Roman theater with amazing acoustics, as well as ancient baths, arches, and other ruins, giving you a sense of history.
- Hierapolis Archaeology Museum: The museum houses many artifacts excavated from the ancient city of Hierapolis, such as exquisite sculptures, reliefs, pottery, etc., which help you to gain a deeper understanding of the local history and culture.
Other attractions
- Denizli city center: There is a bustling market where you can buy handicrafts, traditional clothing, spices, etc., and taste local snacks to experience the local life.
- Karahayit Hot Springs: Famous for its red hot spring water, which contrasts with the white of Pamukkale, it also has therapeutic effects, and you can enjoy a different style of hot spring experience here.
- Rose Valley: In spring, the mountains are covered with blooming roses, and the scenery is breathtaking, making it a great place to enjoy the natural scenery.
Suggested itineraries
- One-day tour: If you are short on time, you can choose to enter from the south gate of Pamukkale, visit Pamukkale first, climb up along the white travertine pools to take photos, visit the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis at the top, and finally exit from the north gate, stopping by the Hierapolis Archaeology Museum along the way.
- Two-day tour: On the first day, go to Pamukkale, play around Pamukkale and its surroundings, enjoy the sunset, and experience a hot spring bath in the evening to relax. On the second day, go to the city center of Denizli to visit the market, then go to Karahayit Hot Springs to enjoy the hot springs, or go to Rose Valley to enjoy the natural scenery.
Transportation guide
- Plane: You can fly directly to Denizli Çardak Airport and then take a car to Pamukkale, which is about 66 km from the airport.
- Bus: There are buses from Istanbul, Antalya, and other cities to Denizli, and then you can take a minibus from the local bus station to Pamukkale, which takes about 30 minutes.
- Self-drive: From Izmir, take the E87 highway, or from Antalya, take the D400 highway, and then follow the navigation to Pamukkale.