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Afyonkarahisar

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The thermal springs of Afyonkarahisar are among the most renowned in Turkey and stand as one of the largest spa destinations in the region. Open year-round, they feature several modern facilities dedicated to therapeutic thermalism, physiotherapy, and overall wellness, making it a popular choice for both health treatments and relaxation seekers.

Category

Ancient Spa

Price Range

60-200 €

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Afyon is rich in artifacts covering historical ruins of the Hittites, Phrygians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. Throughout these eras, Afyon has developed and become famous for its cuisine, marble and thermal springs.

Destination

Karaman Mahallesi, Albay Reşat Çiğiltepe Cd. No:11, 03200 Merkez/Afyonkarahisar

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The Termas de São Pedro do Sul are located in Várzea, São Pedro do Sul (Portugal) and are the most visited thermal baths in the country. The thermal water spring of São Pedro do Sul has been exploited since the 1st century. What remains today of a bathhouse built by the Romans is classified as a National Monument. Over this site, King Afonso I of Portugal ordered the construction of a bathhouse

In São Pedro do Sul, the former Grande Hotel Lisboa was transformed into the Grande Hotel Thermas. Exotic inspirations and glamour are common themes throughout the project, which offers 153 rooms and aims to give thermalism a more contemporary and even avant-garde approach.

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Historical Background

3000 BC - 1300s AD
Early Civilization

Afyon's civilization began in the Early Bronze Age, about 5000 years ago. Throughout history, it came under the control of various empires:

- Hittites: Took control in 1800 BC.

- Phrygians: Dominated around 1200 BC.

Bronze Age to 5th Century AD
Thermal Tradition

Afyon’s thermal tradition dates back to ancient times and was maintained by all the civilizations that settled here. Archaeological studies indicate that the city's thermal history started during the Bronze Age. Gazlıgöl has been a thermal center since the Phrygian Age, while Sandıklı-Hüdai Thermal Bath was built between the 3rd and 5th centuries AD and has been known since the Early Christian period.

146 BC - 476 AD
Roman Contributions

The Romans expanded Afyon’s thermal tradition and developed a marble industry used in baths. Cities like Apemia, Synnada, Dokimeion, and Amorion, with Amorium Bath as a notable ruin, were built during this time.

14th Century - 18th Century
Ottoman Influence

In the Ottoman era, several baths and caravanserais were constructed, including İmaret and Alaca Baths (both from 1475), as well as Kadı and Millet Baths, which date from the 15th to 18th centuries. These remain important parts of Afyon's thermal heritage.

Afyon is rich in artifacts covering historical ruins of the Hittites, Phrygians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. Throughout these eras, Afyon has developed and become famous for its cuisine, marble and thermal springs.

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