Historical Galatasaray Bath

 Istanbul is a famous city in Turkey. Due to the existence of entertainment places in Istanbul and historical places in Istanbul, such as the historical Galatasaray bathhouse, many tourists travel to this city every year. In this article from travelling topic tourism magazine, we intend to introduce you to one of the historical places in Istanbul, the historical Galatasaray bath; read to the end of this article to get to know the Galatasaray Turkish Bath.

All the historical parts of Istanbul that remained from the time of Greek or Ottoman rule have made tourists enjoy seeing these works while traveling to this historical city and can also get information about the history of this city.

Meanwhile, the Turkish baths in Istanbul is one of these historical monuments renovated several times so that future generations can visit them.Turks give particular importance to the bath, and during the past years, about 300 Turkish baths have been established in Istanbul.

Currently, only 55 of all historical baths remain, one of which is historical Galatasaray bath. Of course, the remaining baths have been reconstructed and restored in a modern style so that tourists can have a good experience of using these baths.

In these baths, you can spend time in the foam and Steam bath, but this baths are almost expensive, and you have to pay 200 to 700 liras to use them. Of course, not all Turkish baths are expensive, and cheaper ones can be found among them.

You can spend time in the foam and Steam bath, but these baths are almost expensive, and you must pay 200 to 700 lira to use them. Of course, not all Turkish baths are expensive, and you can find cheaper ones.

Tools and people in the Turkish bath

Gamucha is known as Pestemal in Turkish. Those who do Kese are called Tellak or Delak. There is a device called Tas, a small container, and they use it to wash the body with water. The body scrub mitt is also called Kese.

Historical Galatasaray bath

One of Istanbul's most famous tourist places is the historical Galatasaray Bath. The historical Galatasaray bath is one of the oldest and best Turkish baths, built in 1481 during the reign of Bayezid II in the building of the Galatasaray Mosque.

The story of the construction of this bath is that Bayezid met a poet and poet named Gul Baba, who told his wish to Sultan Bayezid. Gul Baba's wish has been to build a complex with a large domed bathroom and a large school! Bayezid fulfills Gul Baba's wish and builds the Galatasaray complex consisting of a bathhouse, a school and a mosque.

Many sultans and kings have bathed in the historic Galatasaray bath. The historical Galatasaray Bath is located in the Beyoglu district, near Istiklal Street, and is the best Turkish bath for those staying near Taksim Square.

Galatasaray turkish bath Istanbul guide

Above the entrance door of the Turkish bath of Galatasaray is a board with the words TARIHI GALATASARAY HAMAMI written on it. The entrance door of the historical Galatasaray bathhouse is brown, and you must enter the bathhouse through this door.

After passing through two doors, you will enter the reception hall of the historical Galatasaray bath, and you can see the price of the Turkish bath, which starts from 200 lira.

Below is the price list of Galatasaray Turkish Bath:

• Bath price: 200 lira
• Bath + Scrub + Foam Bath: 400 lira
• Pasha sevice(massage + Kese + bath+ Foam Bath): 700 lira
• oil massage: 450 lira

Prices may have gone up slightly due to inflation at the time of your visit.

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