(单词翻译:单击)
Deep inside the Greco-Roman City of Hierapolis lies the most relaxing and the most visited site in all of Turkey.
希拉波利斯,一座希腊罗马风的城市,在这座城市深处,坐落着土耳其最放松且最热门的景点 。
From a distance, Pamukkale's cascading white pools seem to resemble a castle of fluffy cotton,
远远看去,Pamukkale层层叠叠的白池仿佛是一座由松软棉花砌成的城堡,
but upon closer inspection, they reveal themselves to be solid limestone walls, housing turquoise, mineral-rich water.
走近一看,就会发现它们其实是坚硬的石灰岩岩壁,里面装着宝石绿且富含矿物质的水 。
The site is fittingly called Pamukkale, which translates to Cotton Castle in Turkish.
此地名为“Pamukkale”再合适不过,因为“Pamukkale”在土耳其语中的意思就是棉花城堡 。
Housing 17 hot springs, they each range in temperature from 35 degrees to 100 degrees, perfect for soaking in.
此地有17处温泉,每处温泉的温度在35到100摄氏度之间,泡温泉的理想温度 。
Pamukkale has been used as a natural bathing spot for centuries,
几个世纪以来,Pamukkale一直是一处天然温泉之地,
especially since the water in each hot spring is filled with minerals.
尤其是各个温泉的水都充满矿物质的时候 。
It was the Greek and Romans who discovered that these minerals potentially hold countless curative properties.
最早发现这些矿物质可能含有诸多疗效的是希腊人和罗马人 。
According to many, the water brings benefits to the skin, eyes, and can assist with recovery from high blood pressure,
很多人都说,这里的水对皮肤和眼睛好,还有益于缓解高血压,
making this Cotton Castle a very relaxing place to visit.
于是,这座棉花堡变成了一个休闲放松之地 。