Hürrem Sultan Hamamı - Baths of Roxelana

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Hürrem Sultan Bathhouse was constructed by the Mimar Sinan under the command of Hürrem Sultan – also known as Roxelana – and was called as Hagia Sophia bath-house. The building, which was constructed with the unique design by Mimar Sinan, is seen one of the masterworks of the period and even of the all times. In old times, bathhouses were also constructed as a charity work. It is stated that, this bathhouse was also constructed under the command of Hürrem Sultan as a charity work. Historians believe it is not coincidence that the bath was constructed in the place of Baths of Zeuxippus, which was demolished in 532.

Construction method of Hürrem Sultan bathhouse brings new features in Turkish baths. It is one of the works called as classical architecture in Ottoman. In other words, it is one of the unique works of Ottoman architecture. Besides, this uniqueness was enriched with creative designs. Among these designs the most important one is that, sections for males and females were constructed on the same axis. And domes which left its mark on the construction style of the bath can be seen as masterwork.

It is 75 m long structure. Sections for males and females are located side by side. Bathhouse consists of changing rooms, cool rooms, hot rooms, navel stone, toilets and private rooms. There are 4 windows in male section, and 3 windows in female section. The roofs of the dome are covered completely by lead sheet material. There is a golden epigraph on the entrance, which was written during the construction.

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Since the day it was constructed Hürrem Sultan Bathhouse has been used for 474 years as a bathhouse. It was not used between 1910 and 1980, and after that was used as an exhibition place for the cultural and art works for 28 years till 2008. In 2008 it was restored and began to serve as a bathhouse again.

Hürrem Sultan Bathhouse has been operated to serve in a way that lets its visitors to have the best Turkish bath experience since May 2011 when it started operating again. Apart from classical Turkish bath style services, manicure-pedicure and hair dressing services can be found here. The prices of these services can be paid by Euro. The lowest price for the services is 40 Euro and the highest bath experience costs around 165 Euro. However the services such as clay mask applied to whole body are included. Besides plenty of Ottoman style drinks and snacks are served during the care.

Hürrem Sultan Bathhouse Visiting & Transportation

Working hours of the bathhouse are in summer time between 07.00 – 00.00, and in winter time between 08.00-22.00. You can reach there by taking a tram from Eminönü.

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