Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Once the Roman equivalent of a health spa, the spectacular rock formations below the ...

The Romans knew a thing or two about thermal baths, so it's no surprise that during their travels they searched out some of the best natural spas on offer. And unsurprisingly, Turkey's dreamy ...

In southwestern Turkey, Pamukkale’s white terraces look like a staircase carved from clouds. These bright, rounded pools, stacked neatly down the hillside, form naturally from mineral springs that ...

A night in the town costs £17 for two people TURKEY’s stunning Pamukkale is often described as a fairytale landscape by visitors, with its name literally translating to “cotton castle” in the local ...

Tellingly, once my husband and I arrive at Hierapolis we can’t find any reference to the celebrated queen in official information at the site. Moreover, our guide for the day, Eren, is blunt in his ...