The Turkish bath is one of the things that you should not miss while traveling in Turkey or being in any of its states to enjoy a relaxing bath and relax,

In this article, we focused on introducing you to the Turkish baths, their benefits, and the details of their visit, as well as the historical and heritage importance of the Turkish bath, its tourist importance, and the most famous Istanbul baths. 

And from the core of our specialty as a real estate site, we also liked to inform you in this article about the introduction of the Turkish bath feature in Istanbul complexes. An interesting and useful article, after you finish reading it, you will feel the need to try Turkish baths and repeat the experience periodically. 

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What is a Turkish bath?

The Turkish bath is a steam bath, which has many health and psychological benefits and exudes it to preserve the freshness and beauty of the body, and the temperature of the water in it is about 50 degrees Celsius, while the temperature of the steam rooms inside the bathroom rises to about 100 degrees Celsius. 

One of the advantages of steam baths in Turkey is the presence of steam rooms in which steam is filled, and these rooms are used to sit and enjoy an atmosphere of calm and relaxation.

 

Turkish bath sections

The external design of the Turkish baths varies according to the bathroom, whether it is historical, archaeological, or modern, but in general, the bathroom is divided into four or five rooms or sections according to the bathroom, and entry to them is carried out in order according to the stages of the bath:

Section One:

It is the main one, a hall covered with a large dome and has small windows whose function is to bring sunlight into the bathroom. In this hall are independent marble surfaces used to lie on them and relax, and in which the body is exposed to steam for the purpose of purification and the exit of toxins and impurities by sweating.

Section Two:

It is the bathroom room, and it has a pool full of hot water, and showering is done using soap or any materials you want to bring with you

Section Three:

A room designated for relaxation, the temperature of which is much lower than the temperature of the bathroom room, and the bathers enter it after their shower in the second room.

Other sections:

The Turks added to these traditional rooms some necessary sections and rooms with the development of Turkish baths and the increase in its tourist and medical importance. These sections include: 

the massage room, 

the sauna room, the “steam bath” 

and the dressing room. 

There are also cupboards dedicated to keeping personal items, and places for drinking tea after the shower session have been added, and all of this is part of the recreational features of these bathrooms, which makes them more attractive.

 

Turkish bath benefits

The steam session brings you many benefits and we will mention to you the most important of these benefits:

  • Large proportions of body toxins and toxic impurities exit through the skin pores, due to excessive sweating while bathing in a Turkish bath

  • The heat of the steam rooms also contributes to the removal of damaged or dead skin, which is beneficial to the skin, increasing its purity and purity.

  • Activate the blood circulation in the body, prevent the dilation of blood vessels

  • Relaxation and serenity of mind, and relaxation of nerves, which makes Turkish baths one of the means of treatment of tension and psychological pressures

  • The incense and perfumes offered after the bathing session help in providing more psychological comfort and relaxation.

  • Beauty centers advise women to visit these baths to restore the radiance and freshness of the skin

  • Psychiatrists also advise those who need to focus to visit a Turkish bath, which gives the body more flexible, and gives the mind a calmness that helps to make decisions wisely.

 

Details about visiting the Turkish baths

Tourists in Turkey consider that the experience of visiting a Turkish bath is very important for the completion of their tourist trip, and residents in Turkey are always eager to visit it. Here are some information and details of this visit:

 

Stages of bathing in Turkish baths

After you choose the bathroom that you will visit, and book the appointment or visit directly according to the bathroom, you enter the main hall designated for fumigation.

Fumigation

The first step of any Turkish bath begins with steaming by lying on a flat marble table and exposing the body to hot steam, which helps open skin pores, and gets rid of skin impurities and toxins that are secreted with sweat.

Bagging

This process is carried out in parallel with fumigation on the marble table, where you, yourself or with the help of a specialized person, “if you request it” exfoliate the damaged skin cells by rubbing the body with a bag made of natural fibers. Immediately after the bagging, the positive effects on the skin, its smoothness, and restoration of its luster and freshness are noticed.

Shower

It is carried out in a special room, using hot water and detergents such as shampoo, soap, and others

Relax

It is the last stage of the traditional hammam and takes place in an independent cold room. It helps relieve nervous tension and gives perfect relaxation for muscles and nerves, as well as psychological comfort.

Massage 

This stage is optional, and it is considered one of the additions to traditional baths, and it is possible to massage using special aromatic oils, or massage with other types such as stones. The stage of massage and massage contributes to increasing comfort, relieving psychological and muscular stress, and giving the mind more serenity.

 

Bathing prices in a Turkish bath

The average prices for entering the Turkish baths range from 100 to 200 Turkish liras, emphasizing that the more services provided to you, the higher the cost of bathing.

 

Important tips and warnings

  • The experience of the Turkish bath is one of the distinctive experiences that we need from time to time to maintain physical and psychological health.

  • To get lower costs during his visit, you can bring some items necessary for bathing with you, such as essential oils, cosmetics, deodorant, etc..

  • It is not healthy for people who suffer from respiratory and heart diseases, and kidney syndrome to go to Turkish baths, because exposure to extremely hot fumes may expose them to health risks.

  • If a person is tired from hot temperatures, they may experience dizziness or stomach pain due to prolonged exposure to hot steam.

  • It is not recommended to take a bath in a Turkish bath for women during menstruation or pregnancy because this has harmful side effects

  • After showering, don't forget to drink plenty of juices and liquids (especially water) to make up for the water your body lost while sweating in the shower.

 

Historic Baths in Istanbul

The Turkish baths are part of the ancient history of the Turks in the state of Istanbul, and its beginnings go back to the Roman era, and this custom was adopted by the Ottomans, and then they transferred it to many Arab societies, and therefore it is widely popular with the Turks, Arab tourists, and Muslims in general, and it has helped to pay attention to these baths Because of the place and value of purity in the souls of Muslims and their daily habits. The following are the most famous Istanbul tourist baths:

  • Galatasaray

  • Hagia Sophia "The Sultan's Harem"

  • Kilik Ali Pasha

  • Kiloluo

  • Sulaymaniyah

  • Chamberlich

  • Mahram Sultan


 

Turkish bath in residential complexes

Certainly, some may be surprised when reading the article that a real estate website writes about this topic, although it seems that there is no connection between real estate and Turkish baths. 

Let us tell you that this is not true. 

 

In Istanbul complexes, there is a well-known service and a fixed feature, which is the presence of the Turkish bath along with other recreational facilities, so if you own a property in one of these complexes and live in it, you are on a date with regular visits to the Turkish bath, and you do not need to wait On your day off to go to a Turkish bath in the market, the bath becomes your neighbor. 

Turkish baths within residential complexes in Istanbul have all the advantages of any Turkish bath.

Hence, we can say that living in Istanbul, especially in complexes, is one of the reasons for psychological and physical comfort. 

 

In addition, the presence of this entertainment service in the residential complex, along with other services and advantages, is one of the reasons for the high investment value of real estate within the complex, and higher profit returns in cases of real estate investment. 

 

Read also: Features and details of housing in residential complexes in Istanbul

 

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