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Archaeologists near Burgas have uncovered an inscription from the era of Emperor Nero, revealing the location of Bulgaria's earliest known thermal baths. This discovery has sparked significant interest among researchers.

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1,731 swimming areas in Greece were tested, of which 1,659 were classified as "excellent quality", 17 as "good quality" and 4 as "moderate quality" - No bathing areas were classified as "poor quality"

The quality of bathing water at 95.8% of bathing sites in Greece is of excellent quality, based on the latest figures released by the European Environmental Agency and the European Commission on the state of Europe's bathing waters in 2023, which were updated on Tuesday.

A historic bathhouse in the Sur district of the eastern province of Diyarbakır, known as Çardaklı Hamam, which was constructed between 1520 and 1540, is set to be transformed into a 'gastronomy gallery,' showcasing traditional foods following its restoration.

Located in Istanbul's Üsküdar district, the 244-year-old Beylerbeyi Hammam, built by Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid I in 1778, has been put up for sale by its shareholders for 48 million Turkish Liras (nearly $2.6 million).

Just before it opens each afternoon, elderly residents gather outside one of Tokyo's last remaining old-style bath houses carrying flannels, soap and shampoo for their regular soak.

With its communal naked tubs, bright mural of Mount Fuji and sliding wooden entrance under a pointed roof, Inariyu is a classic example of a Japanese public bath, or sento.

Sanatorium presents Christiane Peschek's first solo show in Turkey, titled 'OASIS.' Taking its inspiration from the tradition of bathing running through all cultures of the world from Roman bath houses to Japanese onsen, hamams to the Finnish sauna and thermal baths in Central Europe, the exhibition will continue through March 13.

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Turkish baths that have been closed for two-and-a-half months reopen as Turkey eases COVID-19 restrictions. (AA Photo)

Turkish authorities on May 30 sent official orders on recent decisions to ease restrictions related to the novel coronavirus as the country made advances in its fight against the pandemic.

The Interior Ministry ordered local officials to allow restaurants, cafes, patisseries, coffee shops, and similar venues to open daily until 10.00 p.m. local time, as of June 1.

A business center built three decades ago atop the historical Yusufpaşa Bath in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece district is a peculiar structure, which could soon house a café.

But the hamam, owned privately, is also under the auspices of the Council of Monuments, which has presented obstacles for the entrepreneurs wanting to open a café in the building.