Draft:Çatma Mescit Hammam
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This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject. Declined by DoubleGrazing 5 months ago. | |
Comment: This feels like it should be notable, but the sources just aren't enough to establish that.Also, most of the content is unreferenced – where is all this information coming from?And why is it written in such a promotional tone? DoubleGrazing (talk) 08:44, 24 June 2024 (UTC)
Çatma Mescit Hammam, also known as Küçük (Small) Hammam in documents[1], was built in the 16th century by the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan.[2] 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.[3]
Güzelce Kasım Pasha was an Ottoman Vizier under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and this area was assigned to him by the Sultan.[4] Kasım Pasha was an 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 an evolved 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.[5]
Kasım Pasha left a series of foundations, including the construction of a mosque, a madrasa, and the Çatma Mescit Hammam in Istanbul.[6]
Architecture
[edit]Çatma Mescit Hammam was designed and built by the Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. He worked on countless projects for the government and 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.[7]
Çatma Mescit was one of Mimar Sinan’s smaller projects among the Kasım Paşa Mosque and the Grand 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 complicated structure.[1]
Hammam’s Story
[edit]Notable stories and rumors are associated with the construction of Çatma Mescit Hammam, but one of them takes the lead:
This story suggests that the hammam was built at the request of Kasım Pasha's daughter called "Belkis". It is said that she wanted a modest masjid in her name, using the remaining supplies from the mosque.[8] This story states that Çatma Mescit was an additional project that followed the completion of the Kasımpaşa Mosque.
Current Use
[edit]Today, Çatma Mescit Hammam operates under Nova Plaza Hotel and is open for reservations. People can book appointments for private sessions. The place offers traditional hammam rituals and massages.[9]
Tourism
[edit]In recent years, Çatma Mescit Hammam has become a tourist attraction. It offers visitors hammam sessions while generating revenue from these visits.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Koçu, Reşat Ekrem. Encyclopedia of Istanbul, vol. 7, 1963, p. 3784.
- ^ "Çatma Mescit Hamamı". Time Out.
- ^ Alan, Dilek. Urban Development and Spatial Properties of Beyoğlu. Master Thesis, İstanbul University, 2021, p. 83.
- ^ ISNAD, Suzuki, Tadashi. “Kanuni'nin Vüzerası'ndan Koca Kasım Paşa'ya Dair”. Güneydoğu Avrupa Araştırmaları Dergisi 12 (Aralık 2010)
- ^ Kie, M.. “Notes on the history of some Turkish monuments in Thessaloniki and their founders.” Balkan studies 11 (1970): 123-156.
- ^ Egin, Ergün (1996). Kasımpaşa'nın Tarihi Gelişimi, İskân Özellikleri ve Mimari Eserleri (yüksek lisans). İstanbul: İstanbul Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Sanat Tarihi Bölümü. s. 42.
- ^ Ertuğrul, Ali Dost. (January 2002). "Mimar Sinan'ın İstanbul'daki Mevcut Hamamları". Institute of Science and Technology. (Turkish)
- ^ "Kasımpaşa Çatmalı Camii". turanakinci.com.
- ^ "Çatma Mescit Hammam's Website".