There are many more places to explore, of course, but it seems to us that we had one of the most extraordinary swimming experiences in the world. How many other places in 23 centuries of history can there be swimming in the world? (If there is any, it was forbidden to swim in it in this period and the only thing that got wet in its waters is wish money? This is the Ancient Pool, aka Cleopatra Pool, in the city of Hierapolis from the 2nd century BC. Under the protection of UNESCO, the site in the World Cultural Heritage List is located in the Hierapolis Ancient City, in the area just above Pamukkale Travertines. We think it is a great experience to experience such a precious legacy in such a special way. By the way, we've deleted this from our list of things to do before you die!

We visit the natural pools of Pamukkale with our guide. The minarets in the water here change the colours on the rock surface. Therefore, everywhere is as white as cotton. And water has many benefits for the human body.

The ancient city of Hierapolis has been well preserved and has survived to the present day. The Roman Bath, which we can definitely say that it was visited very often when it was a thermal centre, is used as an archaeology museum today. Here you can see the statues and other ruins unearthed in the ancient city excavations in Hierapolis and its surroundings. Buildings such as the ancient theatre, temples, monumental fountains, tombs, agora and gymnasium are in such a good condition that you feel like you are in the city of 2,000 years ago. Especially the stories told about Ploutonium, which was believed to be the entrance to hell in the Roman Period, will attract your attention. Hierapolis is also a holy settlement in terms of Christianity. The most important reason for this sanctity is that Phillippus, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, was killed here and his grave is here. Martyrium, which was built by palace architects in the 5th century and where the saint's tomb is located, is one .