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- 8.34.7/5681 ReviewFrom150.21"Pamukkale is a town in western Turkey known for the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. It neighbors Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city founded around 190 B.C. Ruins there include a well-preserved theater and a necropolis with sarcophagi that stretch for 2km. The Antique Pool is famous for its submerged Roman columns, the result of an earthquake."Pamukkale>100km from IzmirHighlights: Pamukkale is located 19 kilometers north of Denizli, Turkey. In Turkish, Pamuk means cotton and Kale means castle, so Pamukkale is called Pamukkale. This is a well-known hot spring resort. There are not only natural hot springs for thousands of years, but also these strange cotton-like hills, which are actually hard limestone. In 1988 Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis on top of it were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The unique stepped "cotton" hill Pamukkale has a very unique landscape. The hot spring flows down from the top of the cave, scouring the hillside into a stepped shape, and the spring water at the platform accumulates into small ponds. Looking down from the top, the square hot spring platform is like a A mirror reflects the blue sky and white clouds. Looking up from the bottom, it looks like a volcano that has just erupted, with white lava covering the entire hillside, which is quite spectacular. The unique scenery has attracted many photographers from all over the world. The hot spring resort where Cleopatra has soaked is the white Pamukkale with mountains and water. It has been a spa resort since the Greek era. It is said that Cleopatra once also soaked in hot springs here. The water temperature here remains between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius all year round, and the pH of the water is about 6. According to scientific identification, spring water is rich in minerals such as calcium and magnesium, and can also be drunk directly. There is an endless stream of tourists who come to the hot springs, especially some European and American tourists who often come to the hot springs with their families. Tourists usually enter from the north gate of the scenic spot, and can see relics such as the Chengbei Cemetery (more than 1,000 tombs), the Beida Bathroom (the core building of the ancient city) and the Domitian Arch. A church and water temple can be seen across the market, and near the south gate are the ruins of the Temple of the Sun and an amphitheatre. You can first visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, the ancient city south down the hillside is Pamukkale. In the evening, you can enjoy the sunset view of Pamukkale. The more beautiful area of Pamukkale is on the way up from the entrance. Generally, there will be more and more people in the morning, and then gradually decrease in the evening, so if you arrive in the afternoon, you can go later and enjoy the sunset. The white rock face is tinted by the sunlight, while the water waves in the rock face record the strange colors of the sky.Show Less
- 7.64.7/5438 ReviewFrom122.29"This is an amazing place for people who are interested in exploring glorious past including well preserved ruins of ancient city, sculptures and temple."Selcuk56.3km from IzmirHighlights: Ephesus is a well-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean and a great place to experience and feel life in Roman times. As the capital of the Roman Empire in Asia (the province of Asia) at that time, it is known as "the first and largest metropolis in Asia". The world says it is not Rome, but better than Rome. This beautiful city has always been one of the favorite places for tourists to visit Turkey. The vast ruins of the ancient city have been preserved for more than 2,000 years and are now one of the monuments listed by UNESCO. The current ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus are in a northwest-southeast direction, with a total length of about two kilometers. The main remaining buildings include: stone pillar corridor, statue of Artemis, altar of Roman emperor Domitian, and frescoes of ancient Greek philosopher Socrates , Reliefs of Theodosius, the leader of the Monophysite School, Temple of Emperor Hadrian, St. John's Church, Library, Theater, Bathroom, etc.Show Less
- 7.04.9/5119 Review"It is such an opportunity to scream and release stressful vibes. Also, Fethiye offers the best natural scenery during this activity 👌 😍"Oludeniz Mahallesi>100km from IzmirHighlights: Paragliding is one of Fethiye's must-have experiences. Starting from the top of the mountain near Oludeniz, you can glide on a U-shaped parachute with the help of wind, and swim over the sea. The scenery is amazing.Show Less
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based on 8025 reviews"Beginning of the summer is the best time to visit travertines of Pamukkale. We enjoyed this beautiful healing thermal pools. Unique cotton white hill."Pamukkale>100km from IzmirHighlights: To enter the Pamukkale hot spring pool, you have to walk barefoot for 250 meters to reach the upper platform. The jade-like semi-circular white natural steps are stacked on top of each other, like snow-built terraces. From a distance, they look like big flowers of cotton standing on the hills. Countless trickles flow down from the gaps between the hills and rocks, the warm water vapor makes the Pamukkale shrouded in a faint mist, and the spring water accumulates between the steps, forming a turbulent pool, this is the world. Turkey's Pamukkale, known as the Seven Wonders. Turkish spas have been known around the world since time immemorial.Show Less - 6.64.8/5102 ReviewFree
based on 7542 reviews"The Dead Sea in Turkey is definitely the most magical sea in the world, and it is also the highest salinity in the world, and even if you can't swim here, you won't sink. And the sea here is very clear blue, the underwater reef is clearly visible, is definitely a good place to swim in the sea diving."Oludeniz Mahallesi>100km from IzmirHighlights: Turkey's Dead Sea is located in Oludeniz, south of Fethiye. Although the place name is chilling, it has a soft sandy beach that is enough to enjoy the style of the Mediterranean coast. Changing rooms, shower rooms, and open-air bars are also available. Typical of Turkish European beaches. A big turn of the Mediterranean Sea on Turkey's long and tortuous southwestern coastline has created the huge Turkish Dead Sea. The entire coast is surrounded by mountains, forming a calm and waveless lagoon. Because the water here is calm and the reflection in the water is almost still, it is named "Dead Sea". This is a natural beach in southwestern Turkey, you can swim, but the beach is pebbled, so it is recommended to wear beach shoes. In addition, paragliding is also a popular sport here. When you fly into the air, you will experience peace and tranquility. The feeling of integration with the blue sky, blue sea, green mountains and white sand is very wonderful.Show Less - 6.64.7/5187 Reviewbased on 3571 reviews"The Herapolis site is located near Pamukkale and the Pamukkale Hot Springs are in a large scenic area. It is a famous holy city in ancient Greece. It was built in the 2nd century BC. At present, this site has a large site such as the ancient Greek theater, church, bath. The scene of everyday life of the ancient Greek people is now the site of the world heritage site of Hirapolis built by King Jumens II of Pergamon, the ancient Greek city-state near the west coast of Turkey, as a resort for royal and noble spas, razed in a major earthquake in the 17th century. For the flat, there is only a broken wall left."Pamukkale>100km from IzmirHighlights: Hierapolis is located above Pamukkale and was built in 190 BC. In ancient times, the hot springs, together with the limestone at the foot of the mountain, were thought to have magical powers. The site is not small, with ancient cemeteries, large baths, bazaars, arches, amphitheaters, ruins of the Temple of Apollo, Hierapolis Museum and ancient hot springs scattered from north to south. Entering from the ticket office at the north gate, the first pass is an ancient cemetery with more than 1,000 tombs. Continuing on is the North Bath, where several giant stone arches are connected, typical of Roman architecture. Next to the bathroom are three continuous arches and cylindrical stone piles. From here, to the south, there is a north-south avenue that runs through the ruins. Today, most of the avenues are scattered with broken walls and debris, and have been surrounded by railings. The Hierapolis Museum is located at the southern end of the avenue, which is a junction, leading to it from the travertine below the mountain. It was originally the bathroom of NTU, which displays a large number of statues and sarcophagi unearthed from the ruins, including sculptures of ancient Greece and Rome, a large number of ancient coins and gold and silver jewelry, which are very delicate and beautiful. Turn left at this intersection and you will see the Pamukkalegu Thermal Pool. The bottom of the pool is the ruins of Roman times. The hot spring water is constantly gushing from the bottom, and the water quality is clear. You can clearly see the marble columns and statue fragments at the bottom of the reclining pool. The water temperature is not high, around 35°C. It is worth noting that although there is a changing room, you need to bring your own bath towels, and there is an additional charge of 30 Turkish lira. The amphitheater near the ancient hot springs is well preserved and is a part worth visiting. This is a Roman theatre built in the 2nd century BC and is said to have capacity for up to 15,000 spectators. Statues of the gods of Greek mythology can be found at the main entrance, and the ruins of the Temple of Apollo can be seen in front of the Coliseum. The ruins of Hierapolis are particularly beautiful at sunset, with the golden slanting sun shining through the arches on the ancient stones, and the beauty of the vicissitudes of life is unforgettable.Show Less
- 6.24.5/529 ReviewFree"The Dead Sea beach in Turkey, the scenery is very beautiful, because the sea here will not sink, so it attracts many tourists to come and play. There are many water projects on the beach here, mainly diving and speedboat parachutes. You may wish to enjoy it."Oludeniz Mahallesi>100km from IzmirHighlights: Turkey's Dead Sea beach is long and regular, with a circular arc of clean white sand embracing the dreamlike, calm blue sea. The valleys behind the beach are planted with green pine trees, and the feast of blue, white and green makes it known as the most exciting beach in the world.Show Less
- 6.14.5/595 ReviewFree"Alacati merupakan Kota yang sangat Indah. Saya menghabiskan 1 malam di Kota ini sambil menikmati Keindahan kota ini"Alacati Mahallesi67.1km from IzmirHighlights: The town is located by the Aegean Sea in western Turkey. The overall style has a strong Greek flavor. The blue and white houses are arranged along the street, and the bright school flowers bloom along the road. There are plenty of cafes and the laid-back vibe spreads throughout, making it a great place to take a break. The coast here is perfect for surfing, and European and American tourists like to spend their holidays in this beautiful and laid-back town.Show Less
- 6.04.5/5108 Review"Troy is today Turkey's Chisalik, located in the southeast of the Dardanelles Strait in Asia Minor. The Troy archaeological site is of great significance for understanding the critical period of early European civilization development. And, thanks to its profound influence on Homer's Iliad creative arts for more than two centuries, Troy has become more culturally important, with its more than 4,000-year history as one of the world's most famous archaeological sites."Tevfikiye Koyu>100km from IzmirHighlights: The archaeological site of Troy, located in Sisallik, 40 kilometers south of the main port of Canakkale in Turkey's Dardanelles, is the result of a great nineteenth-century archaeological excavation. Today's archaeological site is nothing like the mud-covered hills that were first excavated. Today, it is turned into an archaeological site park, which can be visited on foot. The huge wooden horse reconstructed in front of the entrance of the scenic spot has become one of the important cultural landscapes in Turkey, attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. Archaeologists discovered the ruins of Troy city in 9 periods from 3000 BC to 400 AD in the stratum up to 30 meters deep, and found the temple of Athena, the conference hall, Ruins of markets and theaters, etc. Although these buildings have collapsed and fallen, but judging from the remaining walls and stone pillars, they are quite majestic. There are castles from 2600 BC to 2300 BC, with a diameter of more than 120 meters, and there are palaces and other buildings in the city. In a royal treasury, many gold and silver jewelry and bronzes were found, and the pottery was mainly red and brown. In addition, stone tools, bone tools and pottery spinning wheels were also unearthed. Since the ruins of each period are layered on top of the previous period, the remaining 12-meter-high ancient city wall can see the characteristics of different periods in different periods. Compared with the 4 meters below, it is soil The top 8 meters are stones, but the stones located at the bottom, dating from 3000 BC, were uneven in size because cutting tools had not been invented at that time. about there. Although the ancient city is already a ruin, the complex terrain is still difficult to figure out. Fortunately, there are signs on the ring road around the periphery of some ruins, which let tourists know what they are seeing. Next to the large wooden horse is the excavation chamber, formerly used by early archaeological groups. Today there are many models and layered drawings on display here, which reproduce what Troy looked like at different times in history, and also contain legends about Troy myths in Western history. Opposite it is the altar garden, which houses a collection of oversized storage tanks and drains. After a corner is the extension of the city wall, where there used to be a two-storey six-phase palace complex, the right side of which is the remnant of an ancient temple, but it is not clear what god is enshrined. Still later, a new temple was built at the same location, dedicated to the gods of Samothrace. Next to this temple is the ruins of Scanmen, which is the scene of the more exciting part of the movie "Troy", where Achilles and Hector duel. Continue to walk along the circular road to reach the Roman Concert Hall and the Conference Hall, which returns to the original starting point. In addition, there is a Trojan horse next to the seaside of Canakkale city. The tightly wrapped Trojan horse stands on the blue sea. Feeling the vicissitudes of history, it is taller, more powerful, more linear, and more real. It seems that it is constantly telling the beautiful legend of that year to passing tourists. If you have time, you may wish to visit it.Show Less
- 5.84.6/5138 ReviewFree"History continues slowly in the intersection of the Acropolis and the Aegean Sea. The busy cities and seaports, the buzzing whistles of cruise ships echo in the cradle of ancient Greek and European civilizations, and the site of the highly developed city-state in the Aegean Sea."Konak.Alsancak1.5km from IzmirHighlights: Izmir is a beautiful city near the coastline of the Aegean Sea in Turkey. The romantic Aegean Sea is located in the western part of Turkey and is connected to the Mediterranean Sea. On Izmir's long coastline, there are olive orchards, craggy rock formations, and beaches embraced by pine forests. Such an area naturally attracts nature lovers, and fans of sunshine, photographers, and sports enthusiasts will all come here. It is also a good choice for tourists to take a walk by the seaside and feel the unique urban atmosphere of Izmir.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do near Izmir?
Some Best Things to Do near Izmir include:Pamukkale, Selçuk, Fethiye Paragliding, Travertines of Pamukkale, Oludeniz
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Izmir?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Izmir include:Pamukkale:4.7, Selçuk:4.7, Fethiye Paragliding:4.9, Travertines of Pamukkale:4.7, Oludeniz:4.8
Where are Best Things to Do near Izmir located?
The Best Things to Do near Izmir are mainly located in:Pamukkale:Pamukkale, Selçuk:Selcuk, Fethiye Paragliding:Oludeniz Mahallesi, Travertines of Pamukkale:Pamukkale, Oludeniz:Oludeniz Mahallesi
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