Hammams—the public baths that have been an integral part of Istanbul life for centuries—can be found everywhere from the city's quiet historic neighborhoods to inside the best hotels in Turkey, and ...

The Turkish bath may date back to the Romans but it was the Ottoman Turks who truly made the tradition their own, adorning their great capital on the Bosphorus with about 15,000 often majestic bath ...

For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they mostly fell out of use with the advent of running water, many in Turkey are being restored to revive an ancient ritual bathing ...

high angle view of woman relaxing in foam. Ask anyone who has been to a hammam, or bathhouse in Turkey and they will tell you that they have never felt so clean as after a traditional Turkish bath.

When most people think of Turkey, they picture ancient ruins, bustling bazaars, and the iconic skyline of Istanbul. But beyond the history and culture lies a growing trend that’s attracting luxury ...

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Old Istanbul's bath houses hosted scheming Pashas and shapely concubines before modern bathrooms sent them into decline, but their appeal to tourists and the growth of the spa ...

For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they mostly fell out of use with the advent of running water, many in Turkey are being restored to revive an ancient ritual bathing ...

Built 500 years ago, Istanbul's Zeyrek Cinili Hammam recently reopened after a restoration process that took 13 years — Ozan KOSE For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they ...

Show more Show less Built 500 years ago, Istanbul's Zeyrek Cinili Hammam recently reopened after a restoration process that took 13 years Lying on a heated marble slab, people relax inside a modern ...

For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they mostly fell out of use with the advent of running water, many in Turkey are being restored to revive an ancient ritual bathing ...