Yahudi Hamam, Ottoman bath in central Thessaloniki, Greece
The Yahudi Hamam is a 16th-century Ottoman bath at the corner of Vasileos Irakleiou and Frangini streets in the Louloudadika area of Thessaloniki. It covers about 750 square metres and is built entirely of fire bricks, stones and mud bricks, imitating Byzantine architecture. Men and women used separate sections, the men's larger and on higher ground.
The bath was built in the 16th century and served the local community for several hundred years. It took its name from the Sephardi Jewish population who lived in the surrounding area.
The name Yahudi Hamam means "Bath of the Jews" because the area was predominantly settled by Sephardi Jews; it was also called Pazar Hamam after its location in the central market. Men and women used separate spaces, with the men's section larger and at a higher level. Today the building hosts cultural events and a flower market known as Louloudadika.
The building sits at the intersection of Vasileos Irakleiou and Frangini streets in the city center, making it straightforward to locate. It now functions as a venue for exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year.
The bath covers about 750 square metres and is built entirely of fire bricks, stones and clay bricks, imitating Byzantine architecture. It had separate sections for men and women, with the men's area larger and on higher ground. It was also known as the Bath of Halil Ağa, the Bath of the Great Market and the Bath of the Women.
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