At Kyrristou 8 in Athens, the Bathhouse of the Winds is an annex of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture and the city’s only remaining public bathhouse. The restored hammam combines Turkish and European bathing traditions, with rooms that show how a public bath once served daily life. Rotating displays by contemporary artists add a present-day layer to the visit; you can also speak with artists on site about their work.
A hammam in daily life
Known also as the Hammam of Abid Efendi, the bathhouse was built during the Ottoman Empire and remained in operation until 1956. Public hammams were part of everyday life in Greece during the Ottoman era. Its survival gives the building particular significance in Athens, where it is the only public bathhouse of its kind still standing.
Art inside the historic building
The Bathhouse is an annex of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture. Rotating displays by contemporary artists bring changing work into the historic setting. Artists on site can offer insight into the pieces on view, so take the opportunity to speak with them if they are available.
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Where is the Bathhouse of the Winds?
It is at Kyrristou 8 in Athens and is an annex of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture.
What is the Bathhouse of the Winds?
It is a former public hammam, also known as the Hammam of Abid Efendi. It operated until 1956 and is Athens’s only remaining public bathhouse.
Is there contemporary art at the Bathhouse of the Winds?
Yes. The museum presents rotating displays by contemporary artists, and artists on site may be available to discuss their work.
Is the Bathhouse of the Winds open on Tuesdays?
No. It is closed on Tuesdays.
