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, ...

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 ...

involved visiting various company headquarters and factories to understand Turkey’s place in the global economy. But, of course, all work and no play is a waste of a plane ticket. , the Hippodrome ...

The revitalized space will feature a museum and contemporary art in addition to traditional bathing Teresa Nowakowski - Daily Correspondent Following a 13-year restoration, a 16th-century Turkish bath ...

One of the best ways to travel like a local in Istanbul is to indulge in its ancient bathhouse culture. For centuries Turkish baths, or hammams, have been a popular method of cleansing and relaxing.

This year’s summer vacation included two days in Istanbul, where we wanted to soak up as much of the culture as possible. So, we took that soaking part literally and booked a Turkish bath. Although no ...

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