The hammam is one of the most important rituals of Ottoman culture: hygiene, socialization, architecture, and body care. In this episode, we discover the historical significance of the Turkish bath in the daily life of Istanbul.

To experience the ritual of the hammam with Turkish bath, massages, swimming pool, and sauna:

• https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Private-Turkish-Bath-Tradition-Massages-Swimming-Pool-and-Sauna/d585-444064P1?pid=P00264242&mcid=42383&medium=link

To enter a historical hammam, with a more direct connection  ...