The Büyük Hamam of Büyükkumla is a historic Ottoman hammam in Gemlik District, Bursa Province on the southern shore of the Gulf of Gemlik in northwestern Turkey. Gemlik, known in antiquity as Cius, is an ancient port city that served as a commercial gateway to the interior Bursa region, and its Ottoman hammams served the merchants, sailors, and residents of this important harbor town. The Great Bath of Büyükkumla reflects the scale of Ottoman investment in public hygiene infrastructure in communities along the sea of Marmara coastline.
Insider tip — Great hammam of Büyükkumla in the Yalova region, on the southern shore of the Gulf of İzmit. 'Büyükkumla' (great sandy place) is a coastal locality in the province of Yalova, renowned for its thermal springs and mild climate. The region is known for the Yalova/Termal thermal baths, mineral springs favored by the Ottoman sultans.