Watch: Turkey's Breathtaking Pamukkale Cotton Castle In All Its Glory – News18

Our world is teeming with mysterious and breathtaking locations, and a captivating video currently circulating on social media showcases hot springs that resemble a castle of cotton, adding to the allure of this earthly paradise.

According to reports, these extraordinary hot springs are situated in the Pamukkale village in the Denizli province of Turkey, earning them the moniker ‘cotton castle’ due to their distinctive features of white limestone walls and springs. A mesmerising 20-second video shared on X by the account @gunsnrosesgirl3 provides an aerial view of the Cotton Castle hot springs, presenting a scene of ethereal beauty. The hot spring water glistens as it reflects the touch of sunlight, creating an illusion of capturing the sky within its depths. The tweet accompanying the video reads, “Pamukkale in Turkey, known for its white terraces of travertine, formed by mineral-rich hot springs.” The response from netizens has been one of awe, with comments expressing appreciation for the masterpiece of mysterious nature and declaring it as nature’s spa that sets major goals.

The post has garnered substantial attention, accumulating over 34,000 likes and 2.2 million views on the social media site. The video can be viewed here.

Translated to cotton castle in Turkish, Pamukkale is renowned not only for its visually stunning hot springs but also for its reputed healing properties. Local beliefs suggest that the springs possess the ability to alleviate various ailments, including nutritional and chronic disorders, issues related to digestion and circulation, as well as skin and eye conditions.

Beyond the allure of the hot springs, Pamukkale is steeped in historical significance with ancient ruins. Reports indicate that the ancient Greek city of Hierapolis is situated above the hot springs. In the second century, this ancient city transformed into a spa, with the springs serving as a therapeutic centre where doctors treated patients.