Bani Buyuk Hamam description and photos - Cyprus: Nicosia (Topic)

Buyuk Hamam description and photo - Cyprus: Nicosia. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Buyuk Hamam.

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Hamam (Turkish public bath) today is very popular all over the world and the Buyuk Hamam (Big Turkish Baths) baths located in Nicosia are 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 in about 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 bath.

Quite quickly, Buyuk Hamam became very popular among the local population, since most of the houses of the city did not have a 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. It is noteworthy that due to old age the entrance opening is so donkey that it is 1 meter lower than the road level.

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 can.

In 2005, the premises where Buyuk is located -Hammam, was closed for repairs and restoration, which were carried out with UN funds,

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