Turkish Bath Culture in Turkey

Purification through cleansing is a therapeutic ritual that reaches back to Ancient Rome, and it remains an essential part of Turkish culture today.

More than a bath

A Turkish bath, known in Turkish as a hamam and often written hammam in English, is not simply a way to get clean. It is also a social ritual, a place to meet, relax and spend time.

At its heart, the hammam is a hot steam hydrotherapy treatment, valued for its effect on both mind and body.

Five benefits of the hammam

• Relieves stress
• Cleans the skin
• Helps eliminate toxins
• Improves blood circulation
• Clears the respiratory tract