Fatma Kadın Baths
Balıkesir, Turquie, Turkey
- Location
- Balıkesir, Turquie, Turkey
- Water type
- thermal
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
The Fatma Kadın Baths are an Ottoman hammam situated in Karesi District, Balıkesir Province in northwestern Turkey, named after a female patron who endowed the structure for public use. Such patronage by women of wealth and standing was a distinctive feature of Ottoman charitable giving, allowing hammams to be built and maintained as pious foundations. The baths reflect the rich tradition of female philanthropy within the Ottoman social order in the Marmara region.
Insider tip — Hammam of Fatma Kadın in Balıkesir, capital of the large eponymous province in northwestern Turkey. Ottoman female charitable foundations (vakıf) left many hammams bearing women's names — 'Fatma Kadın' (Lady Fatma) was probably a local notable or the wife of a dignitary. Balıkesir is known for its olives (Ayvalık), its tulum cheese and its wool fabrics.
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Frequently asked questions
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: Toute l'année.