Whilst no longer the place for serious conversation, hammams still play an integral part in Turkish culture, with visits to a ...

The Turkish bath may date back to the Romans but it was the Ottoman Turks who truly made ... to ensure the hammam remains one of Istanbul’s quintessential visitor experiences.

The Zeyrek Cinili Hammam in Istanbul, built 500 years ago during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent by the Ottoman architect ... of why the bath was named "Cinili"—Turkish for "covered ...

If you’re looking to understand the different architectural styles and eras of Istanbul, here are five beautiful mosques to visit once you’ve checked the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque off your list ...