Izmir and around - second weekend!

Alright, its weekend again and our next excursion is Nature's wonder Pamukkale and ancient cities of Hierapolis and Laodikia.

First stop was ancient city of Hierapolis - again 2000 years old story and amazing sites.

Theater - Me and Reji

Fountain or "something"

Museum of excavated articles

Supposed to be a Roman bath

One thing that I found common in all ancient cities was a Theater and Baths, Romans really had fun that time.

Next Stop - Pamukkale - A nature's wonder

Ponds

Cotton Castle... This looks great...isn't it?

No...this is not snow and I am not on a glacier!!!

These are Pamukkale's terraces that are build over centuries  made of travertine, a sedimentary rock deposited by water from the hot springs. So its not snow but calcium carbonate sedimentation over a hill.

Next Stop - Ancient city of Hierapolis

And this was big very big and were really tired walking through the ruins. This place has one of the most well preserved ruins of Roman Era.

An Ancient Street

"Something - may be a temple"

Believe me - Its a stadium

Stadium - Original (no restoration done)

Another Theater - Myself and Ricky

Our Guide showing water ducts in ancient wall

It was a long day and lots of fun.....and we had best guide on this tour who made sure we know all kings and queens and what happened to them, who attacked whom and when.............