Denizli is a dynamic city in southwestern Turkey, world-famous as the gateway to Pamukkale — the extraordinary terraced white travertines and thermal pools that cascade down a hillside and are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List alongside Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city that crowns the plateau above. Beyond the travertines, Denizli province shelters Laodikeia (one of the Seven Churches of Revelation), Tripolis ancient city, the underground Kaklik Cave, hot red springs at Karahayıt, and the rugged Honaz Mountain National Park. The city itself is a prosperous textile and manufacturing hub, offering modern amenities, excellent lokanta dining, and affordable accommodation.
Historical sites
Places where Denizli's past comes alive.
Hierapolis Ancient City
Where: Pamukkale plateau, 20 km north of Denizli city
Admission: Included in €30 Pamukkale combined ticket (~1,140 TRY / ~$33 USD)
Laodikeia Ancient City
Where: Goncalı, 10 km south of Denizli city centre on the D320 highway
Admission: Free
Tripolis Ancient City
Where: Yenicekent village, Buldan District, 45 km northwest of Denizli
Admission: Free
Colossae / Honaz Site
Where: Near Honaz town, 15 km southeast of Denizli
Admission: Free