Bey Hamam Baths (Paradise) (Thessaloniki)

Greece / Thessaloniki / Thessaloniki
 Ottoman Empire, 15th century construction, Turkish bath (hamam)

Double (men - women) turkish bath, built in 1444 (inscription over the entrance) by sultan <Murat II. It continued to operate until 1968 by the name "Paradise Baths". Part of its original decoration is still preserved.
Now a property of the Ministry of Culture, it is used as an exhibition hall.
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed.
Tuesday-Friday: 8:30-15:00
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.

Source: Sign showing opening hours (last check: 11-7-2007)

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Coordinates:   40°38'8"N   22°56'42"E
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