Büyük Hammam

In the process of being refurbished during research, is a world-famous Turkish bath normally frequented by locals and tourists, both male and female. Stories of improper conduct on the part of the male-only masseurs made the news when two American tourists were allegedly molested in 2005, and soon after the hammam was closed for renovation.

The refurbishment makes many hope that this bath will follow in the steps of the Omeriye Hammam in Lefkosia, which would make it a safer and more appealing option.

The entrance is via an ornate low door, sunk six feet below street level. The door was originally part of the 14th-century Church of St George of the Latins. Inside you are able to see a nail that marks the point where the waters of the Pedieos River (Kanlı Dere) rose and drowned about 3000 Lefkosians in 1330.

It was not possible to have a bath in the hammam during research time.