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Construction year: 1556-1557

The city it is located in: İstanbul

The borough it is located in: Eminönü

The neighbourhood it is located in: Sultanahmet

Address: Ayasofya Meydanı Street, Sultanahmet, Eminönü

How to reach the place: As you get off the tram at the Sultanahmet stop across from the Hagia Sophia, you will find the Haseki Hürrem Sultan Bath House (Aya Sofya Hamamı). It is across from the entrance to the Hagia Sophia.

Monument type: Bath House

The function today: Shop

The ownership: Ministry of Culture and Tourism

The bibliography that link the building to Sinan: TE, TB, TM, AR

Information about the monument: The building, which is one of the most magnificent double-baths in Istanbul, still retains its original state. It is now used by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as “Haseki Bath House Rugs and Carpets Store”. However, it has recently been announced that the building may be converted into a bathhouse again. The entire building is open to visitors.

The other monuments of Sinan similar to this building: Hagia Sophia Minarets (two of the four), Sokollu Mehmet Pasha (Azapkapı) Mosque, Sultan Selim (II) Tomb, Şehzadeler Tomb, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque (Kadırga), Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Madrasa (Kadırga), Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Dervish Lodge, Kapıağası (Mahmut Ağa) Mosque,

The other monuments similar to this building: Hippodrome (At Meydanı), Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) Museum, Ahmet III Fountain, Aya İrini, Topkapı Museum, Archaeological Museum, Yerebatan Cistern, Million Stone, Gülhane Park, Royla Ottoman Mint (Darphane-i Amire)

Last Update: 27.11.2015

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