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Cleopatra’s Antique Pool
Cleopatra's Antique Pool is a warm mineral spring inside the Hierapolis site where visitors swim among submerged marble columns that fell into the water during an earthquake in the seventh century.
Last updated: July 2026
Read time: 2 min
Location
Inside Hierapolis
Hours
08:00–19:00 (Apr–Oct)
08:00–17:00 (Nov–Mar)
Last entry: 2-hour swim slots
Ticket price
from $18 extra
Typical visit
1 hour
Nearest transport
Centre of the Hierapolis site
Why visit Cleopatra’s Antique Pool?
The columns are the point. An earthquake brought part of a Roman portico down into the spring, and rather than clear the debris it was left where it fell — so you swim over fluted marble drums and capitals lying on the bottom in clear, faintly fizzing water. The spring holds a steady 36°C year-round and is mildly carbonated, which is why bubbles cling to your skin. It is genuinely pleasant rather than merely photogenic, though it is also the most commercial corner of the site, with a separate ticket, lockers and a café.
Interesting Facts
- The submerged marble is genuine Roman masonry that fell in during a seventh-century earthquake.
- The water holds a steady 36°C year-round and is mildly carbonated.
- It charges separately from the main Pamukkale ticket.
What should I know before visiting?
- Separate ticket on top of the site entry, bought at the pool itself.
- Bring a swimsuit and towel — rentals exist but are overpriced.
- Lockers are available and worth using; the changing area gets crowded midday.
- The bottom is uneven ancient marble, so watch your footing getting in.
- Early morning is the only quiet hour; by 11:00 it is shoulder to shoulder in high season.
How much are tickets and what are the hours?
Around $18 in addition to your Pamukkale site ticket, typically for a two-hour slot. Open 08:00–19:00, with shorter winter hours. Towels and lockers cost extra.
How do I get to Cleopatra’s Antique Pool from Pamukkale center?
The pool is in the middle of the Hierapolis site, roughly ten minutes’ walk uphill from the top of the travertine terraces and clearly signposted.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — it charges separately, in addition to the main site entry.
Yes — the submerged marble is genuine Roman masonry that fell into the spring during an earthquake.
A steady 36°C year-round, so it is comfortable even in winter.
Book Pamukkale with pool entry
Prices and availability are handled by the ticket provider — we just point you there.
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