Pamukkale: The White Terraces of Turkey

Its name means "cotton castle" in Turkish.

From far away, the hills look like soft white snow.

Warm water runs down the hill from hot springs.

The water is full of minerals, and over thousands of years they made hard white terraces.

Each terrace holds a little pool of blue water.

This protects the white rock, and the warm water feels very nice on your feet.

At the top of the hill, you can see the ruins of an ancient city called Hierapolis.

There is also an old pool where people can swim among ancient stone columns.

The light is soft, and there are fewer people.

Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water, because the white rock can be very bright.