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About this hammam
Zeyrek Cinili Hammam is a 500-year-old historical hammam that now stands alongside museums, a cistern, and a contemporary art space. The hammam underwent a meticulous 13-year renovation, during which significant archaeological and historical artifacts were discovered. These findings are now showcased in the museum.
Designed by the renowned architect Mimar Sinan at the request of Suleiman the Magnificent, the hammam derives its name from the çini (tiles) that once adorned its walls. These exquisite Iznik tiles were specially crafted for the hammam, although many were sold in Paris by an antique dealer in the 19th century.
Today, Zeyrek Cinili Hammam offers visitors a traditional hammam experience infused with a sense of history and charm.
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Zeyrek, İtfaiye Caddesi No:44, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Ahmet Selim Bozok
February 19, 2024 at 2:52 pmFor anyone interested in Turkish hammam culture, this is a place to visit. The hammam proper is in renovations and closed to visitors, but adjacent to it is a small museum where historical items associated with Turkish hammam’s are displayed. Also in display are hundreds of small pieces of historical Iznik tiles that used to cover the hammam’s inner dome.
Entrance is not free, we visited the place around noon, and were the only people inside. Around an hour is enough for examining and taking pictures.
Enjoy
Gleb “Glebski”
July 5, 2024 at 6:54 pmA “noble” tourist trap in a beautiful immaculately-clean freshly restored 500+ year old hamam, where they didn’t keep (to maximize profit of course) a heart of it – ❌STEAM ROOM❌
So, for your €105 you lay 15 minutes on a hot bench, get slightly scrubbed (just with a mob) for about 10-15 min, washed with a foam for for about 20 min. In about 45-50 min you are done, pay for your tea and enjoy it in a former main building.
€105 includes a nice museum with a guide. Therefore I rated it 3* (otherwise 2*).