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flag Restoration of Istanbul's historic hammams aims to revive Ottoman bathing traditions, now mainly drawing tourists.

flag Istanbul's historic hammams, or bathhouses, are being restored to preserve Ottoman-era bathing traditions. flag Once vital for socializing and celebrating life events, these hammams are now largely tourist attractions, with only 30% of customers being locals. flag The Zeyrek Cinili Hammam, a 500-year-old bathhouse, reopened after a 13-year restoration and now includes a museum explaining Ottoman bathing rituals. flag These efforts aim to keep the cultural heritage alive for future generations.

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