Süleymaniye hamam

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Suleymaniye Hamam is a historic Turkish bath in İstanbul, Turkey. The building, situated on a hill facing the Golden Horn, was built in 1550 by the famed Turkish architect Sinan and named for Süleyman the Magnificent. It is part of the Suleymaniye mosque complex.

Sulemaniye Hamam is a traditional bathhouse consisting of three sections: cold, lukewarm and hot. Temperatures in the hot section can reach 40-60 degrees Centigrate (72-108 F). The hamam is still operating today and caters mainly to tourists.

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