Draft:Çatma Mescit Hammam
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Çatma Mescit Hammam[edit]
Çatma Mescit Hammam, also known as Küçük (Small) Hammam in some documents, was built in the 16th century by the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan and carries centuries of tradition and culture within its walls. This historic hammam has given its name to the surrounding neighborhood. It was constructed in 1533 and today, it continues to serve its original purpose as a functioning hammam in Istanbul. It is close to the Şişhane station on the M2 metro line.
| Çatma Mescit Hammam | |
|---|---|
 Çatma Mescit Hammam interior today. | |
| Location | Çatma Mescit, Hayratçı Sk. No:1 34430 Beyoğlu, İstanbul |
| Coordinates | 41°01′53″N 28°58′11″E / 41.03145°N 28.96965°E |
| Built | 16th century |
| Architect | Mimar Sinan |
  Location of Çatma Mescit Hammam in Turkey | |
Neighborhood[edit]
The historic Çatma Mescit Hammam lends its name to the neighborhood, “Çatma Mescit Mahallesi”, located in the Kasımpaşa area of Beyoğlu. This location is significant to the hammam's history.[1]
Güzelce Kasım Pasha was an Ottoman Vizier under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and this area was assigned to him by the Sultan. Kasım Pasha was a notable Ottoman statesman who served as the Grand Admiral of the Navy (Kaptan-ı Derya) in the Ottoman Army.
In 1525, Kasım Pasha (Ottoman Vizier) was ordered to oversee the construction in this area near the Golden Horn to accommodate the city's growing population. He helped transform the area into a glamorous neighborhood with spacious streets and garden courtyards. To honor his contributions, the district was named after him. The area gained military prestige when the Ottoman Navy moved its headquarters and fleet to Kasım Pasha’s harbor.
Kasım Pasha left a lasting legacy through a series of foundations, including the construction of a mosque, a madrasa, and the Çatma Mescit Hammam in Istanbul.
Architecture[edit]
Çatma Mescit Hammam was designed and built by the Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. He worked on countless projects for the government and his brilliance was well known by the Sultan. He held the position of the chief architect of the palace, which meant being the overseer of all construction work of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 50 years. He led a large team of assistants, including architects and master builders.
Çatma Mescit was one of Mimar Sinan’s smaller projects among the Kasım Paşa Mosque and the Grand Hammam. The rumor is that it was built after the Kasım Paşa Camii and the remaining building materials were used to construct the hammam.
Hammam’s Structure[edit]
The hammam initially had two areas for both genders. The four sections of the hammam are:
- Entrance and the cool room (Soğukluk)
- The warm room (Ilıklık)
- The hot room (Sıcaklık)
- The furnace room (Külhan)
The women’s part of the hammam has 19 basins, while the men’s part has 18 basins. Overall, the hammam has a unique and somewhat complicated structure.[2]
Hammam’s Stories[edit]
There are two distinctive stories about Çatma Mescit Hammam. Both are considered rumors since there’s no evidence of how the construction actually came alive.
First Story[edit]
One story goes that after the construction of the Kasım Paşa Mosque, the prominent statesmen and pashas who frequently visited the Grand Hammam did not want to share it with the public and working class. In response to this request, Mimar Sinan designed the Çatma Mescit Hammam using the remaining construction materials from the Kasım Paşa Mosque. This new hammam was intended for the general public and the laborers working at the docks and naval facilities along the Golden Horn.
The income that was generated from the Çatma Mescit Hammam was used to cover the expenses of the Kasım Paşa Mosque (Camii-i Kebir).
Second Story[edit]
Another story is that it was initially built for Vizier Kasım Pasha’s daughter upon her request. Kasım Pasha had presented the Çatma Mescit Hammam as a gift to his daughter Belkis, who had told her father that she wished to have a small and modest masjid built in her name from the remaining construction supplies of the mosque.
Both these stories state that the hammam was an additional project that followed the completion of the mosque and the Grand (Büyük) Hammam.
Today[edit]
Today, Çatma Mescit Hammam operates with the help of Nova Plaza Hotel and is open for reservations. People can book appointments as couples, families, or friends for private sessions. The place offers traditional hammam rituals and massages. It is adorned with Ottoman-style furniture, keeping the parts of the walls preserved and protected.[3]
Tourism[edit]
In recent years, Çatma Mescit Hammam has become a popular spot among tourists. It offers visitors the chance to experience an age-old tradition while generating revenue from these visits.
References[edit]
- ^ Alan, Dilek. Urban Development and Spatial Properties of Beyoğlu. Master Thesis, İstanbul University, 2021, p. 83.
- ^ Koçu, Reşat Ekrem. Encyclopedia of Istanbul, vol. 7, 1963, p. 3784.
- ^ "Çatma Mescit Hammam History". Çatma Mescit Hamamı.
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