Hürrem Sultan Hammam was built in the 16th century when Ottoman Empire was at its peak. This hammam was built with the order of Hürrem Sultan who was the wife of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman knows as one the greatest rulers in the Ottoman Empire and who was also known by the name of Roxelana. Hürrem Sultan was best known by its beauty and impressive personality and it is an import figure in the Ottoman history. Construction of Hürrem Sultan Hammam produced a monument reflecting both the glory of Ottoman Empire and power of Hürrem Sultan.
Hürrem Sultan Hammam reflects the classical architectural characteristics of Ottoman hammams. Entrance door is decorated with a grandiose stonemasonry and Ottoman motives and ornaments. There is a heat chamber in the hammam covered by a great dome. This dome welcomes you once you enter and provides you with a marvelous visual feast.
Hammam’s heat chamber contains a large room lighted with a round dome. This room has been designed in line with the traditional Ottoman hammam aesthetics, highlighting elegant ceramic tile working, vapor spots and stone platforms.
And the cold chamber is an ideal site used by the visitors to relax/rest and feel cooler. This area offers a perfect opportunity to complete your hammam experience and enjoy the historical atmosphere.
Hürrem Sultan Hammam offers the visitors a traditional Turkish hammam experience. In its heat chamber, you may relax, thoroughly clean your body and enjoy the massage service. Special care and massage provide at the hammam combine historical texture with modern luxury.
A visit to the hammam will also enable the relevant visitors to deeply understand the glory of the Ottoman Empire and influence of Hürrem Sultan. Wandering in this historical structure offers the visitors the chance to better understand the greatness of Ottoman Empire and influence of Hürrem Sultan.
On Sultanahmet Square, Hürrem Sultan Hammam can be seen as jewel reflecting the glory, history and cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire. This hammam brings together both history and also a luxurious experience and offers an unforgettable experience for the people visiting Istanbul. Visiting this historical work during your trip to Istanbul will give the chance to deeply explore the history of the city. Hürrem Sultan Hammam will be an unavoidable stopping place for the people wishing to experience the history and cultural richness of Istanbul.
