Süleymaniye Hamami - Istambul
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Suleymaniye Hamam is an historic Turkish bath in Istanbul, Turkey. The building, situated on a hill facing the Golden Horn, was built in 1557It is the only hamam in Istanbul where men and women bathe together.
Waymark Code: WM9MGZ
Location: Türkiye
Date Posted: 09/04/2010
Views: 23
Suleymaniye Hamam is an historic Turkish bath in Istanbul, Turkey. The building, situated on a hill facing the Golden Horn, was built in 1557 by Turkish architect Mimar Sinan; it was named for Süleyman the Magnificent. It is part of the Suleymaniye mosque complex.
The hamam was commissioned by Sultan Süleyman, ruler of the Ottoman Empire between 1520 and 1566. The building is lavishly arched and domed, with elaborate marble inlay work on the walls. Sulemaniye Hamam is a traditional bathhouse consisting of three sections: cold, lukewarm and hot. Temperatures in the hot section can reach 40-60 degrees Celsius (104-140 F). The hamam is still operating today and caters mainly to tourists. It is the only hamam in Istanbul where men and women bathe together. Male attendants, called tellak, cater to all the clients.
This is primarily a: Hammam/Turkish/Roman Bath
Street Address:
Mimar Sinan Cad. No:20 Süleymaniye
Istambul, Istambul Turkey
Walk in/Day use permitted?: yes
Least Expensive Adult Entry Fee: 35€
"Textile free"?: Not permitted
Telephone Number: +90 (212) 519 55 69 : +90 (212) 520 34 10
Web Site: [Web Link]
Towels Provided?: yes
Hottest water temperature (specify °C or °F): 40 - 60 °C ; 104-140°F
Opening Hours:
10:00
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