Medrese Kaplıcası
Bala, Ankara Province, Turkey
- Location
- Bala, Ankara Province, Turkey
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Medrese Kaplıcası — 'Madrasa Thermal Bath' — is a kaplıca facility in Turkey whose name connects the therapeutic tradition of the Islamic bathhouse with the educational heritage of the medrese, the traditional Islamic school. Across the Ottoman Empire, hammams and kaplıca springs were often located near madrasas, mosques, and caravanserais as part of integrated complexes serving the spiritual, intellectual, and physical needs of the community. This spring continues the tradition of combining mineral water therapy with the cultural and religious legacy of Ottoman civic architecture.
Insider tip — Medrese Kaplıcası is a rural thermal spring in the Bala district, south of Ankara, on the high Anatolian steppes at 900 metres altitude. The 40°C water springs from a limestone formation and shows a mineralization typical of the central Anatolian heartland. The absolute calm of the steppe plateau and the absence of mass tourism make it a precious stop for lovers of authentic thermalism, off the beaten tourist tracks.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Octobre-avril.