Skip to content

Turkish ‘White Paradise’ experiences tourism boom during Eid al-Adha

Turkish 'White Paradise' experiences tourism boom during Eid al-Adha Pamukkale, natural pool with blue water, Denizli, Türkiye. (Adobe Stock Photo)
By Anadolu Agency
June 18, 2024

Thousands have visited Türkiye’s Pamukkale in Denizli province to enjoy Eid al-Adha in a serene atmosphere Tuesday.

Pamukkale, also known as “white paradise” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in western Türkiye.

It is a special territory presenting a unique geological heritage of international value.

Pamukkale has long been a major tourist attraction in southwestern Turkiye and was added to the UNESCO list in 1988.

It is “an unreal landscape, made up of mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and a series of terraced basins,” according to UNESCO.

It attracted approximately 32,000 visitors from all over the globe during the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday.

Last Updated:  Jun 18, 2024 9:29 PM