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Denizli is a city in southwestern Turkey. It has a population of 275,480 (2004 census) and is the capital city of Denizli Province.

Nearby are the Pamukkale hot springs with Hierapolis, as well as ruins of the city of Laodicea on the Lycus, the ancient metropolis of Phrygia.

Apart from the Cotton Castle tourist attraction, the city of Denizli is known for its textile industry and cockerel production.

Denizli is located about 10 miles west of what was, in the 1st century A.D., the town of Colosse.

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The Aphrodisias which was built by Ancient Ionians
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The Aphrodisias which was built by Ancient Ionians


Districts of Denizli Province

Denizli | Acıpayam | Akköy | Babadağ | Baklan | Bekilli | Beyağaç | Bozkurt, Denizli | Buldan | Çal | Çameli | Çardak | Çivril | Güney | Honaz | Kale, Denizli | Sarayköy | Serinhisar | Tavas

 


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