Cemberlitas Hamamı

土耳其浴室第一次定時器,在像cemberlitas這樣古老的地方有什麼體驗。這是一個沒有其他一樣的擦洗,我也喜歡油按摩。如果伊斯坦布爾的每個人都不應該跳過這個。

A turkish bath is an experience unlike any other. As an American, when I first got in I was a little unnerved by the whole thing. But after I laid on the hot marble slab and then got scrubbed and massaged, I was over my issues. It will be an unforgettable way to start your Turkish vacation. You are just doing what all the Turks do.

Built by Mimar Sinan in 1584, this hamami is like a resort beneath Istanbul. A little expensive compared to more local hamami in Turkey (45 lira for entrance, 60 lira for the scrub down). However you are treated like a princess (or prince) and given the best of the best. If you haven't experience a Turkish Bath before this is a good place to start out.

One of the greatest experiences ever! If you are Greek, make sure to ask for the special discount!

As an American heading to a hamami for the first time, I can attest to the fact that it can be a bit of a fish-out-of-water experience, but just roll with it. If you only go to a hamami once in your life, shouldn't it be in Turkey? We chose Çemberlitaş because of its history (this hamami has been around since 1584). Lounging on the stone slabs while getting a rub down and staring at the same domes that people have stared at for hundreds of years is definitely an interesting cultural experience. There are separate areas for the men and the women and men are served by men, ladies by ladies. The traditional soap massage (I'd probably describe it a bit more like an exfoliating rub down than a massage) lasts about 30 minutes. You can hang out in the Turkish bath for as long as you'd like after your massage. Definitely an interesting experience. When in doubt, just do what the locals are doing!