TR AV E L
Pamukkale is an attractive destination to
visit not just to see the natural, aweinspiring travertines, but also for the
healing powers found in the waters.
THERE ARE MANY LEGENDS ABOUT THE TRAVERTINES
TRAVERTENLERLE İLGİLİ PEK ÇOK EFSANE VAR
One of the legends about the cotton white travertines of Pamukkale
is in regards to the beauty that comes from dipping into its waters.
“There was once a young girl who was unmarried and ugly.
As no one wanted to marry her, she decided to commit suicide by
throwing herself off the travertine, whereby she fell into a natural
pool but did not die. Because of the magical elements found in
the water of this natural pool, she turned into a very beautiful
girl and caught the attraction of the lord of Denizli while he was
passing by. At that moment, the lord fell in love with this young
and beautiful girl. Soon thereafter, they got married.”
As seen in this mythical story, in addition to the curing
effects of the water found in Pamukkale, people also believe in
the beautifying power of the water. This land has been a place
where people visit periodically for beauty and health since the
ancient times. Considering all of this, Pamukkale is an attractive
destination to visit not just to see the natural, awe-inspiring
travertines, but also for the healing powers found in the waters.
The mineral water of Pamukkale helps recovery for those
suffering from many ailments, including: high blood pressure,
kidney stones, stroke, rheumatism, nervous and physical
exhaustion, eye and skin diseases, circulatory problems, digestive
maladies, nutritional disorders and chronic disorders.
Pamukkale’nin pamuk beyazı travertenleriyle ilgili efsanelerden
biri güzellik ile ilgili.
“Evlenmemiş ve çirkin genç bir kız varmış. Hiç kimse onunla
evlenmek istemediği için intihar etmeye karar vermiş ve kendisini
travertenlerden aşağı atmış. Genç kız, travertenlerin oluşturduğu
doğal havuzlardan birine düşmüş ve ölmemiş. Doğal havuzdaki
suyun etkisiyle birdenbire güzelleşmiş ve o sırada oradan geçen
Laodikya Lordunun dikkatini çekmiş. Lord, bu genç ve güzel kıza
âşık olmuş ve evlenmişler.”
Bu nedenle suyun iyileştirici etkilerinin yanında insanlar,
güzelleştirici gücüne de inanır. Bu topraklar, antik zamanlardan
beri güzellik ve sağlık için ziyaret edilmiş. Yani Pamukkale’nin
çekiciliği, doğa harikası travertenlerinin yanında şifalı sularından
geliyor.
Pamukkale’nin mineral suyu; tansiyon, böbrek taşı, felç, romatizma, sinirsel ve fiziksel yorgunluk, göz ve cilt hastalıkları,
kan dolaşımı problemleri, sindirim rahatsızlıkları, beslenme hastalıkları ve kronik rahatsızlıklara iyi geliyor.
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