When the ancients wanted to relax, many of them came here… Hieropolis was a spa and cure center for both the Romans and the Byzantines. Close to Pammukale and part of the same national park, though less widely touted than its partner, you will probably find the sights here even more impressive. The painstaking excavations are sponsored by Fiat, and include a sacred pool, the famous Roman baths, impressive Hellenistic and Roman theatres, and significant remnants left by early Jewish and Christian communities. You can easily spend an entire day here, strolling through the ruins and admiring the creations of a spectacular past.
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