Cagaloglu Hamam is a double hamam with section for both men and women. It was unique in its employment of Baroque and Classic Ottoman architectural motifs and was the last of the great hamams to be built before their construction was forbidden by Sultan Mustafa III in 1768, owing to the increasing needs for water and wood in Istanbul.
ÇEMBERLITAS HAMAM
The Çemberlitas Hamam is located on the Divanyolu near the Çemberlitas Banded Column. It was built by Sultan Murat III's mother, Nurbanu Sultan in 1584 to provide a source of revenue for the Atik Valide Mosque Complex in Uskudar. Its architect was Sinan.
It was originally built as a double hamam accommodating both men and women in separate sections. But during the reign of Sultan Abdulaziz (1841-1824) part of the women's section was destroyed to allow for the widening of a nearby road. As a result, only the men's section is in use today.
ESKI HAMAM
Located in the entrance to Dari Street, where Dogancilar Street and Uncular Street intersect in Uskudar, is the Eski Hamam. While the architect and the year in which was built are unknown, certain evidence points to it having been built in the 15th Century.
Also known as the Sifa (Cure) Hamam, it has separate sections for men and women. Both sections are in use today. Although the oldest hamam in Uskudar, it has still managed to retain its original appearance.
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