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Çemberlitaş Hamamı

Historic hammam·Çemberlitaş·€€€

Sinan’s hammam on Divan Yolu

About Çemberlitaş Hamamı

Çemberlitaş Hamamı was designed by Sinan and completed in 1584 for Nurbanu Sultan. It stands on Divan Yolu next to the Column of Constantine, with separate sections for men and women, both under splendid domes.

Why it's on our list

  • By Mimar Sinan (1584)
  • On the tram line
  • Separate sections

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Çemberlitaş Hamamı before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Çemberlitaş Hamamı are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest metro & tram stops

  1. ÇemberlitaşT150 m1 min walk
  2. SultanahmetT1350 m4 min walk
  3. Beyazıt - Kapalı ÇarşıT1400 m5 min walk

Nearest taxi ranks

  1. Taxi rank, Çayıroğlu Sokağı650 m8 min walk
  2. Taxi rank, Kennedy Avenue800 m10 min walk

Key sights

  1. Grand Bazaar400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
  2. Blue Mosque550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
  3. Basilica Cistern550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
  4. Hagia Sophia700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
  5. Spice Bazaar900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
  6. Topkapı Palace1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
  7. Süleymaniye Mosque1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
  8. Galata Bridge1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
  9. Galata Tower1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
  10. İstiklal Avenue2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min

Getting around

  1. Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 96 min
  2. Istanbul Airport (IST)35 kmCar or taxi 108 min

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