Turkey's best-kept secret

After you lay your eyes on it, you'll be amazed that this UNESCO World Heritage Site has been a virtual unknown in the outside world.  Pamukkala is a freak of nature, a standout in the realm of the bizarre.

Formed a few millenia ago by earthquakes that allowed calcium carbonate-rich water to seep into the surface, these weirdly beautiful and soda-white pools are a sight to behold.  No wonder the ancient people usedto call it the "Castle of Cotton".

However, today it is forbidden to swim in the healing waters, as a measure to save it from being damaged.  Although the mere sight of it would probably be enough for anyone.

Here's a link to give you an idea of how they look:

www.aquiziam.com/ten-strange-places.html