Bey Hamam
Bey Hamam
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roaming_kiwi58
Christchurch, New Zealand2,804 contributions
Aug 2019
We did a self guided walking tour of Thessaloniki and loved all the Byzantine buildings we saw. The Bey Hamam was the first Ottoman bathhouse in Thessaloniki, built in 1444.
It was not open when we were there, so didn't get to see any of the inside.
We walked all around Thessaloniki from the port, where we arrived on a cruise ship. It is a good city to do a walking tour in, with lots of interesting buildings to see.
It was not open when we were there, so didn't get to see any of the inside.
We walked all around Thessaloniki from the port, where we arrived on a cruise ship. It is a good city to do a walking tour in, with lots of interesting buildings to see.
Written November 4, 2019
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Noutsias Stefanos
Thessaloniki, Greece349 contributions
Sep 2013 • Solo
I visited the place by change, since its in the center of the city and I had a little spare time. It was closed for repairs and is now open to visitors. It is the first and oldest pubic bath built in Thessaloniki in 1444. Only the men's apartments are open to visitors. One can see the reception and the cold and hot chambers, with marble basins and benches. The decoration on the walls is slowly fading but is still visible for the visitors to admire. visiting hours: Tue - Sat 08.00 - 15.00 Sun-Mon closed
Written September 27, 2013
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greekcypriot2009
Athens, Greece8,928 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
The Bey Hamam is open from Tuesday to Saturday 8.00-15.00
Well-worth a visit to see what is currently there. You gain an insight into the past.
It was the first Ottoman bath house to be built here in 1444, making it Thessaloniki’s oldest Turkish bathhouse.
In terms of art and decoration they are considered unique for their impressive colorful designs and wall paintings that include rich series of painted depictions of plants and other elements.
Separated sections without any contact between them were available for men and women. The entrance to the men’s section was the main entrance that was looking towards the main Egnatia Street, while there was another one to the north of the building designated for the women.
Marble basins and low marble benches can be found in most rooms while the traditional massage table in the center of the main room still survives. Some of the rooms have beautifully decorated domes with small openings on the top that allows natural light to enter thus creating a beautiful sight!
Well-worth a visit to see what is currently there. You gain an insight into the past.
It was the first Ottoman bath house to be built here in 1444, making it Thessaloniki’s oldest Turkish bathhouse.
In terms of art and decoration they are considered unique for their impressive colorful designs and wall paintings that include rich series of painted depictions of plants and other elements.
Separated sections without any contact between them were available for men and women. The entrance to the men’s section was the main entrance that was looking towards the main Egnatia Street, while there was another one to the north of the building designated for the women.
Marble basins and low marble benches can be found in most rooms while the traditional massage table in the center of the main room still survives. Some of the rooms have beautifully decorated domes with small openings on the top that allows natural light to enter thus creating a beautiful sight!
Written May 3, 2016
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Asiyah Noemi K
Pula, Croatia5,372 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
Bey Hamam is the most majestic and impressive baths in Thessaloniki, known as Paradise Baths, are located on Egnatia Street near Aristotelous Square. The first Turkish baths were built in 1444 by the Ottomans of Thessaloniki. They are considered to be the most important baths in Greece. The hammam has separate facilities for men and women. Its main features are its characteristic domes, which internally and externally draw the admiration of visitors, and the richly decorated Sultan's Hall. The locals continued to use it, under its new name of Loutra Paradisos ("Paradise Baths"), until 1968. Now restored, it hosts regular exhibitions. We were impressed with the beautiful architecture both from the outside and from the inside. The entrance is free. Worth to visit.
Written January 29, 2019
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magistros
Glyfada, Greece1,954 contributions
Jun 2021
There was an exhibition part of the Bienale. The interior of the building was very interesting and big. You can see the 2 sections of the hamam (woman and men). Outside you can see a section of previous Roman Hamam.
Written June 22, 2021
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backpacker31
Boynton Beach, FL5,959 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
Unfortunately, what was once a spectacular building has now fallen into disrepair. I was hoping to go inside, but the doors were locked and a chain link fence surrounded the property. Aside from many cats, the area seems abandoned.
Written November 28, 2018
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia52,602 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
This building is on the corner of Egnatias and Aristotelous streets in Thessaloniki city centre, and just opposite the Egnatia Palace Hotel. A few steps further away is the beautiful Panagia Chalkeon Church, and further up the road, in the opposite direction in the same park, is the Greek/Roman Agora archaeological site. All worth visiting. Bey Hamam looks very old, and not very well maintained. We walked by it every day during our four day stay in a nearby hotel. Unfortunately it was closed. It was actually built in the fifteenth century, while Thessaloniki was under Ottoman rule. Its huge domes are dominant, and it has a certain attraction, at least from the outside. It was in continuous use until closed down, in 1968! Now it has been renovated and is supposed to be an Exhibition Hall. It is a pity that the Greeks have not chosen to look after such great monuments and show them off to the world. There is precious little information on the outside of the building, apart from a notice with its name on it.
Written July 21, 2017
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Vladislav B
Sydney, Australia93 contributions
Jun 2017
Turkish bathhouse built in 1444 by sultan Murad II, and also known as "Baths of Paradise", is unfortunately CLOSED for tourists. But... one can enter a coffee shop located on the ground floor, and ask to go on a small terrace located one floor up. The terrace is a part of the coffee shop, and provides a very nice view over the bathhouse rooftops. So, potential is here, but someone decided not to collect the tourist Euros, and closed it.
Written June 16, 2017
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Amber C
Thessaloniki, Greece68 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
This Hamam was in continuous use until 1968! It is a shame it is closed, and now only enjoyable fromthe outside. But, the cafe called Palio Hammam, entrance on the side street across from the Egnatia Palace hotel, is FABULOUS! Have a coffee n the roof amid the domes, a surreal slice of Thessaloniki's urban landscape. Inexpensive and charming, indoors too.
Written November 17, 2016
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Apostol
Thessaloniki, Greece15 contributions
May 2015 • Business
One of the most prominent Ottoman sights of Thessaloniki in use until recently. You can go to the cafe bar adjacent to the monument.
Written August 7, 2015
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