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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, ...

Men take a dip in a cold bath at a traditional steam bath "hammam" in Cairo, September 15, 2014. The "hammam", which was adopted during Turkish rule, is similar to a sauna. Local steam bath culture ...

Hammams—the public baths that have been an integral part of Istanbul life for centuries—can be found everywhere from the city's quiet historic neighborhoods to inside the best hotels in Turkey, and ...

An old tradition has now turned into a luxurious and even lucrative commerce. While many old traditions are weathering away, the Hammam traditional steam bath, is now featuring on the spa list of ...

Tulika Rattan works for the Edit page at the Times of India. She believes if you travel far enough, you meet yourself. Turkey is synonymous with hamams. And while I had no intentions of getting one, I ...

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What's the difference between a hammam and a Moroccan bath. In the realm of luxurious spa experiences, the terms 'hammam' and 'Moroccan bath' often surface, sometimes interchangeably. However, while ...

If you’ve never used a Turkish-style hammam towel before, it takes some getting used to. It starts out rougher than traditionally plush bath towels, becoming more absorbent and cottony over time (it’s ...