Nestled against high mountains near the
Buyuk Menderes (Meander) River is Denizll.
Surroundect oy tne natural beauty of a
verdant valley, the area 5 also rich in
culture and history. The Luvians were the
first inhabitants, followed centuries
later by the Hittites. Throughout
centuries the fertile plain nourished
other cvilizations: The Phrygians, Lydians.
Fersians,
Macedonians, Romans,Byzantines, Seijuks,
and the Ottomans. Modern Denizli is a city
of wide streets, parks and hotels. The
Ataturk Ethnography Museum in the city
center displays folk art and ethnic
artifacts. While shopping in the Kaleici
Carsisi look for souvenirs of copper,
jewelery, towels and silk blouses. You can
choose among Camlik, Incilipinar or
Gokpinar Parks for a rest, picnic, or
simply a walk through the forest in the
shade of pine trees. The fresh water
springs and thermal baths attract many
visitors. A magical and spectacular
natural site, unique in the
world,Pamukkale (Hierapolis) is a
fairyland of dazzling white, petrified
castles. Thermal spring waters laden with
calcareous salts running off the plateau's
edge have created this fantastic formation
of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The
hot springs have been used since Roman
times for their
therapeutic
powers. Both the thermal center with its
motels and thermal pools, and the ruins of
the ancient city of Hierapolis, are
situated on the plateau. Another thermal
center northwest of Pamukkale.Karahayit is
known for its water's high-iron
content.Honaz Dagi National Park is 20 km
east of Denizli, near the town of Honaz.
Mt. Honaz is one of the most beautiful and
highest peaks (2528 m) in the Aegean
region. It is covered with a gorgeous
alpine forest. Early Christians settled on
the northern slope; the name of this
ancient site is Colossae, and remains of
the settlement can be seen.