About the Turkish hammam
What is a hammam
The Turkish hammam is the traditional bathhouse of the Ottoman Empire, with soft moist steam at 40–50 °C and 95–100% humidity. Unlike the dry Finnish sauna (80–100 °C) and the Russian banya (60–90 °C with variable steam), a hammam is suitable for a long stay — up to two hours — and is considered one of the gentlest types of steam bathing for the cardiovascular system.
A marble hammam, just like in Istanbul
The hammam came to the Ottoman Empire from Arab bathhouses and became an important part of Turkish culture — a place not only for washing, but also for socializing, rituals and unhurried conversation. The heart of the hammam is the göbek taşı, a heated central marble platform where the foam massage with a kese mitt is performed.
Our hammam in Moscow is clad in genuine white marble — the ceiling, walls, floor and the central göbek taşı. The dome is designed as a starry sky. Steam comes from a steam generator and is scented with natural essential oils. It is not a tiled imitation but a traditional construction, where every session is a real Turkish hammam.