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Tickets: Purchase at the museum.
Bathhouse of the Winds, an annex of the Museum of Greek Culture since 1999, also known as the Hammam of Abid Efendi. It was built during the Ottoman Empire`s rule of Greece (1453-1669) and remained operational until 1965; it is the only surviving public bathhouse in Athens.
Structures dating back to the Neolithic period in prehistoric settlements such as Knossos in Crete preceded hammams constructed by Ottomans like this one, which were modeled after Roman and Byzantine baths. In addition to cleanliness, bathhouses were also a place for reflection, relaxation, and an escape from daily rituals. They were locations for social gathering and the only places women were permitted to venture outside the family home. They were often called “the silent doctor” because people believed they had medical and therapeutic effects.
Within the Bathhouse of the Winds, twisting pathways guide visitors through differing rooms and areas. There is an upstairs video area and an exceptional audio guide is available that helps bring the experience alive; be certain to inquire about it as it may not be automatically offered. Situated in the core of Plaka, around a 450-meter walk from Monastiraki Square and underground station.
Bathhouse of the Winds Hours and Information
- Operating Hours: Wednesday to Monday 8:30am – 3:30pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Ιστοσελίδα:mnep.gr
- Area: Adrianou 96
- Telephone: +30 210 324 4340
- Admission Cost: General Admission 2€
- Free Entry: Individuals aged 18 and under. March 6, April 18, May 18, June 5, September 27, the final weekend of September, Sundays between November 1 and March 31, the first Sunday of every month except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday falls on a holiday, then the second Sunday is the free admission day.)
- Vehicle Accommodations: Street Parking, nearby pay lots.
- Nearest Metro: Monastiraki
Bathhouse of the Winds
