**Hierapolis: City of the Saints
Hierapolis was a Roman city founded in the 2nd century B.C. one of the most known and preferred cities by the Romans and became an important religious and cultural center in the region during the Ottoman Empire. The name of the city comes from the Greek “Hierapolis”, which means “city of the saints” as it has many holy or healing places that they believed was of the saints to heal their ailments in the body by the pools of hot springs that I talked about yesterday in a post . According to legend and believers from generation to generation, the city was founded by the god Apollo of Greek mythology god of my, and indeed, the city was under the protection of the god of music and poetry for thousands of years and still continues with these activities today.
**The Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo is one of the most impressive monuments of Hierapolis. The temple was built in the 2nd century A.D. and in 1998 it was declared a World Heritage Site by unesco. It was one of the most important cult centers of the city for its stores and markets created for the sale of silk of life. The temple was dedicated to the god Apollo and was characterized by its impressive architecture that is still standing today and retains its origins and beliefs of Greek mythology as its walls and statues of pure marble, with columns and a central altar and marble statues. Although the temple has undergone excavations and restorations over the years, it still retains its high historical value, and you can still see the ruins of what was one of the most important structures of the city in its time, it is still a major attraction for tourists.
The Plutonium Grotto** **Plutonium Grotto
The Plutonium Grotto is one of the most unique attractions of Hierapolis. It is a natural cave located under the temple of Apollo that still emanates toxic gases that at the time was believed to be the grotto of the devil as the Romans approached it and failed on the way because of the toxic gases emanating from it. The grotto was used as a place of worship for believers of the religion of Mithra by releasing these gases until it was closed in its entirety for the protection of many who were dying in it, a Persian god who was believed to be the equivalent of the god Apollo for many Persians who worshipped him. The grotto is an impressive place since its ruins are already from afar for tourists, I at least do not pass or near me not valla to hit me those gases and no longer tell more
**The Roman Theater
The Roman Theater of Hierapolis is one of the most well preserved monuments of the city and its walls still mention the god Apollo among other gods. The theater was built in the 2nd century A.D. and could accommodate more than 20,000 people who came here to enjoy the theater's performances. The theater was equipped with a variety of decorations and architectural details that are still standing and have not been taken away or damaged despite the thousands of years that have passed, including a central staircase and a box for the elite of the Roman era that as you can see shows these millenary architecture.
**Ballooning over Pamukkale **Pamukkale
Pamukkale is a place famous for its hot springs and its breathtaking natural landscapes as we saw yesterday in post I will not talk about it again just come and read it a little more . If you like adventures is one of the main attractions of the city can be seen from afar or up close depending on where you are , you can ride in balloons over Pamukkale and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings of its mountains or plains see all the hot springs pools depends on the package you include in your tour . The experience is exciting and allows you to see the city from a unique perspective is a very good recommendation for tourists to visit a little more and get to know these new aerial adventures ....
Nowadays, Pamukkale is a popular tourist destination and one of the most famous attractions in Turkey as I told you yesterday and again today is one of the first attractions that I can invite you to visit here to make this tour in one day because everything is in the same place. The city has a great variety of hotels, restaurants and stores, and is an ideal place for those looking for an authentic cultural and natural experience like the balloons today or the hot springs among others.
In short, Hierapolis is an impressive Roman city that boasts a wide variety of monuments and places of tourist and historical interest for all visitors of culture. From the Temple of Apollo to the Plutonium Grotto and the hot springs pools to the inns of yesteryear, each place is a reminder of the rich history and culture of the historic city enriched minds. And if you are looking for a unique adrenaline adventure of experiencing the high altitude ballooning experience , which you can not miss if you are sightseeing here in Turkey .
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