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Gavur Bath Antalya

Gavur Bath, also known as Yenikapı Bath, is a significant Ottoman-era hammam located in the historic Kaleiçi district of Antalya. It is believed to have been built by the Greek community of Antalya in the second half of the 19th century.

The bath follows the traditional Turkish hammam layout, consisting of three main sections: the dressing room (cold section), the warm room, and the hot room. The square-plan dressing room at the entrance is illuminated by an octagonal skylight built with a wooden frame and plastered construction technique.

The dome of the warm room features 104 small circular windows, known as "elephant eyes," which allow natural light to enter. In the hot room, there is an octagonal central marble platform (göbek taşı), three iwans, and four private bathing chambers (halvets) located in the corners.

Until 1940, the hammam was operated by Turkish migrants who settled in the city during the population exchange. Later, it was used as a storage facility and an entertainment venue before being closed. The Antalya Regional Board for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage has registered the bath as a "monumental structure." As of 2025, it has been put up for sale for $2.5 million. Currently, the building remains well-preserved but is not open to visitors.

Address: Kılınçarslan Neighborhood, Muratpaşa/Antalya


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