An interior view of Istanbul's Hurrem Sultan Hamam. Turkish baths typically have three main sections. - Hakan Akgun/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images EDITOR’S NOTE: This CNN Travel series is, or was, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But these bathhouses have never been about hygiene alone. They're also community spaces. People from all walks of life gather at ...

This year’s summer vacation included two days in Istanbul, where we wanted to soak up as much of the culture as possible. So, we took that soaking part literally and booked a Turkish bath. Although no ...

When most people think of Turkey, they picture ancient ruins, bustling bazaars, and the iconic skyline of Istanbul. But beyond the history and culture lies a growing trend that’s attracting luxury ...

Built 500 years ago, Istanbul's Zeyrek Cinili Hammam recently reopened after a restoration process that took 13 years — Ozan KOSE For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they ...

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Istanbul (CNN) — Cocooned in the warm embrace of the hamam, sounds are muffled. Gentle light from oculi, “eyes” in a large dome overhead, etches patterns across the marble surfaces below. Running ...