Description of the attraction
Hamam (Turkish public bath) today is very popular all over the world and the Büyük Hamam (Big Turkish Baths) baths located in Nicosia are also no exception. They were built on the site where the Church of St. George once stood - a new building was erected on the ruins of a Christian temple, which was turned into baths around 1571, when the Ottomans invaded Nicosia. It was then, during numerous battles, that the already mentioned church was completely destroyed, "freeing up the area" for the bathhouse.
Quickly enough, Büyük Hamam gained great popularity among the local population, since in most of the houses of the city there was no special place for swimming. Although the Church of St. George was completely destroyed, but still one part of it has survived to this day - this is the entrance arch, decorated with graceful patterns. What is noteworthy, from old age, the entrance opening is so donkey that it is 1 meter below the level of the road.
Today, despite the considerable age of this institution, it is still open to visitors. It has a changing room, as well as "cold" and "hot" compartments. From the point of view of architecture, the baths are not particularly remarkable, but the people working there are true masters of their craft and for a small additional gift they will show everything they are capable of.
In 2005, the premises where Büyük Hamam is located was closed for repairs and restoration, which were carried out at the expense of the UN, and already in 2010 the baths were again ready to receive everyone who wanted to experience the miraculous power of the Turkish bath.
