Islam puts great emphasis on cleanliness and Turkish baths known as "hamams" have been part of the country's culture since mediaeval times. The origin of the Turkish Bath goes back to the times of the Romans. Just like in a Roman Bath there are mainly 3 sections in a Turkish Bath; frigidarium, tepidarium and caldarium. They were adopted from the Romans first by the Byzantines and then by the Ottomans. Visit one of these historic bath houses (hamams) and step back in time to experience a wonderful and unusual ritual.

For most westerners this is quite a different experience which shouldn't be missed.