Perched atop the stark white cliffs of Pamukkale lies Hierapolis — an ancient city that's as rich in history as it is in thermal springs. Once a Phrygian cult centre and later a flourishing Greek city, Hierapolis boasts a well-preserved amphitheatre, an array of atmospheric ruins, and the famed Sacred Pool, a thermally heated delight where you can immerse yourself amidst submerged Roman columns, scattered by an ancient earthquake. Just a stone's throw away, the terraces of Pamukkale steal the show. These gleaming white formations, made of travertine — a sedimentary rock deposited by the mineral-rich hot waters — give the town its name, meaning 'Cotton Castle'. With temperatures ranging from 35°C to a steamy 100°C, these hot springs have been creating an expanding landscape of terraces for centuries, as calcium carbonate from the waters crystallises into the soft gel of travertine. Awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, Hierapolis and Pamukkale offer a unique fusion of cultural history and natural wonder that should not be missed.

Collector, designer or casual shopper, you’ll love spending a day along the Row, located south of downtown. Interesting shops filled with decorative treasures and unique finds are everywhere. To continue your exploration of things antiquity and modern, visit the nearby Norton Museum of Art.

A combination of spectacular plays, amazing operas and national celebrated concerts — that's Theater Aachen. It takes you into the land beyond the limits of everyday life and invites you to encounter with characters and stories that touch and move.