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History of
Galatasaray Hamam
The Tarihi Galatasaray
Hamami was built by Sultan Beyazit II on 1481.
The
Sultans and Ottoman people all attended bathhouses, or hamams. For
the Turkish bath was much more than just a place to cleanse the
skin. It was intimately bound up with everyday life, a place where
people of every rank and station, young and old, rich and poor,
townsman or villager, could come freely. Women as well as men made
use of the hamam.
Women, whose lives were confined to their homes, families, visits
to neighbors and shopping, particularly appreciated the weekly
ritual of the bath.
Hours and Services
Both the sections for ladies and for men are available every
day.
Price for Bath, Kese, and Massage is about $20 per person.
Bath Hours are: Men: 06.00 - 22.00 Ladies: 08.00 - 20.00
For Group organizations, the men's section is opened
to men and women. Group meetings include a show with Turkish Oriental dances and Oriental
Orchestra. You may also enjoy a wonderful
dinner which showcases Turkish cuisine. Groups should be a minimum of 20
people.
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Location
Located in Galatasaray at the junction of Turnacibasi and
Capanoglu streets, near the Pera Palace Hotel.
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