Forty Fountain Bath

Do you know? In Turkish culture, the place of bathing is special. Baths have taken part in social life in all the geographies experienced since Central Asia, which is shaped by the importance given to hygiene and cleanliness and has been an integral part of the culture since Central Asia, which is of national origin. In this context, Erzurum, which is located in the east of Turkey and remains one of the key points in the transition from Central Asia to Anatolia, has a different importance throughout history. There are many baths in historical Erzurum, one of the most developed cities of its geography today. An important part of these is the historical baths that have been standing for centuries. One of these baths is the Forty Fountain Bath, which is estimated to have been built by Rustem Pasha in the late 16th century or 17th century. Forty Fountain Bath is located north of Erzurum castle, which is 2,500 years old. Right next to it is a historical building, Ayaz Pasha Mosque. It is located in an easy-to-reach point Forty Fountain Bath. The bath house is famous for its water from a nearby source. It is said to be one of the best waters in Erzurum. The structure, which promises a very bright, spacious and atmospheric bath experience, can be used by men and women. It is also known for its historical bridal or bathbasin of a bath, where water is filled with bows, which is a characteristic bath element.