You can't miss the thrilling pools of Pamukkale when talking about Turkey
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It's snowy terraces, where the water is falling down cascade like will remind you more of icebergs rather than pools. Some people compare it to cotton as the translation of Pamukkale pools in some languages means – Cotton Castle.
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Besides being a charming attraction of Turkey, the waters of these natural pools have a lot of health benefits, and many tourists come here on treatment only. If to look back to Roman times, Pamukkale pools used to be a thermal spa even in those times. People with heart diseases, those suffering from constant stress find the relaxation and healing right here, in the warm mineral waters of Pamukkale pools.
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Though, how exactly these beautiful terraces appear? Thanks to the hot springs that were trying to come out on the surface and left various mineral salts after each eruption. Once the water hit the earth, it spreads around leaving the white marks on its surfaces. Thanks to the same process keeping repeating for centuries already such mountains and unique bath have a right to exist.
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The picture of these pools from far is truly amazing, as you mind will be tricked big time! First you will be surprised to see among green trees a snowy castle, then you might think it is something in between dead sea or a bath or maybe even a hill covered with snow.
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