The stars of Istanbul: Hamams

A Turkish Bath (Hamam) is on the itinerary of most visitors to Istanbul.
The baths are open to men and women at different hours of the day. Traditionally these baths with their marble floors and basins have been a part of daily life in Turkey.
The different units are kept at different temperatures.
The centre stones are slabs where you can sweat. The personnel, tellak for men, will massage the skin with a roul silk cloth (kese)

Tizi and I chilling out at his favourite Hamam at Beyoğlu (a very dirty one)

In front at Park Hamam at Sultanahmet
Park Hamam’s roof