Pinarbasi Bathhouse
Located in the Gurpinar neighborhood, the exact construction date of the Pinarbasi Bathhouse is unknown, though it dates to the 16th-19th centuries. Consisting of a disrobing room, warm room, and hot room sections, the structure was restored by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality in 2012.
Introduction
The Pınarbaşı Bathhouse is situated in the Gürpınar neighbourhood of Bornova. Although neither its architect nor its precise date of construction is known, it is thought to have been built between the 16th and 19th centuries. The structure is one of the examples of historic water architecture in Bornova.
Architectural Features
- Disrobing room: The section thought to have been rebuilt before restoration was originally covered with a flat timber ceiling.
- Warm room: Rectangular-plan, covered with domes; it contains lavatory and shaving compartments.
- Hot room: Covered by a dome set on a drum.
Restoration
The building had been abandoned over time and sustained damage from damp and moisture. In 2012, however, it was restored by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality and returned to use.
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Location Info
Located in the Gurpinar neighborhood, the exact construction date of the Pinarbasi Bathhouse is unknown, though it dates to the 16th-19th centuries. Consisting of a disrobing room, warm room, and hot room sections, the structure was restored by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality in 2012.
