#turkish baths

[justanobsessedpan]

I thought to myself "...i need chunk watson..."

Hope i get to draw them more soon

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[beekeeperspicnic]

Big shout out to Sir Arthur Conan "I forget the name of my main characters sometimes but if I mention them going to a Turkish baths it will be a real one and there will be physical evidence of its existence in the 21st century" Doyle

[gemsofgreece]

17 places to see in Thessaloniki, Greece for starters

Thessaloniki is a city loved like few others. It is the second largest city in Greece and it is often referred to as the Capital of the North, Cultural Capital or Co-Capital to Athens, out of the love Greeks have for it. It offers a mix of ancient and medieval history, a diverse past, romanticism, vibrant nightlife, relaxed lifestyle and delicious cuisine that few can resist. There are countless things to see and do in Thessaloniki but these are the first 17 you have to tick off your list.

1. The White Tower

The landmark of Thessaloniki was built in 1535 by the Ottomans and was used as a prison that was originally called Tower of Blood. Allegedly, it got its current name after a Jewish prisoner was freed and agreed to paint the tower white. The tower hosts a gallery and offers tremendous views to the city and the Thermaic Gulf from its top.

2. Aristotle Square

This is the most popular square in Thessaloniki, with beautiful and characteristic architecture like in Olympion movie theatre and Electra Palace as well as plenty of pretty cafes, bars and retail shops.

3. The harbour

The port of the city has the flair of everything old that has to adjust to the passage of time. Large industrial structures, strong artistic presence with the Museum of Cinematography and the Museum of Photography and the lively energy of the students who love to relax in this spot all together compose a special scene.

4. Alexander the Great statue

How could Alexander be far from his half-sister, Thessaloniki? Alexander’s statue in Thessaloniki is the largest in Greece and was sculpted in 1974 by Eu. Moustakas.

5. The Umbrellas

One of the most insta-popular spots of the city, the Umbrellas is a modern art composition by artist Giorgos Zoggolopoulos in 1995.

6. The New Waterfront

The New Waterfront is a wide and long walking and cycling park starting from Macedonia Palace Hotel and reaching the Concert Hall. It is popular with everybody, young and old, couples, athletes, cyclists, children and was recently created by architects Prodromos Nikephorides and Bernard Cuomo.

7. Nea Krini

Nea Krini, in the eastern suburbs of Thessaloniki, is a great place to unwind and try seafood and fish in the local restaurants. A stroll in the Aretsus Marina is a must too. 

8. Saint Demetrius Church

This is an emblematic Palaeochristian church, with a very long history, where the relics of Saint Demetrius are kept. Demetrius is the patron saint of the city, because his nameday celebration is in 26 October and incidentally that was the day the city was liberated from the Ottoman Empire. Besides the saint’s remains, the church has crypts and catacombs beneath and is a UNESCO monument.

9. Saint Sophia Church

Another UNESCO monument, Saint Sophia church was built in the 8th century AD and is a prime example of Byzantine architecture.

10. OTE Tower

Built in 1970, this 76 meter tall tower was originally OTE’s pavilion  in the Thessaloniki’s International Fair. On its top there is a rotating roof cafe from which you can enjoy views to any angle of the city.

11. Turkish Baths

Thessaloniki's Turkish Baths might be the best preserved in Greece. They were built in 1444, often with materials taken from Christian churches and functioned as baths until 1968. 

12. Arch of Galerius

Also known as “Kamara”, this is the most common meeting point in the city. Kamara is the surviving arch of the palace the Roman Emperor Galerius built in order to celebrate his victories against the Persians.

13. Upper Town

This is the elevated old town of Thessaloniki, surrounded by the fortresses. Upper Town is great for a visit in the evening and at night and it offers spectacular views to the city and sea plus many options in seafood and traditional coffee shops.

14. Rotunda

Rotunda was built in the 4th century AD by emperor Galerius and it was meant to be a Pantheon or a mausoleum. Galerius died early though and the building was turned into a christian church while in the 16th century the Ottomans turned it into a mosque. Rotunda suffered a lot from earthquakes but large parts of its original mosaics are rescued.

15. Ladadika

A district where oil was sold, and where prior to 1990 the sex workers would be found, earning such a reputation that songs were written about this, has nowadays become one of the hotspots of the city with vibrant restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels. Hence its vibrant lighthearted yet vaguely underground aesthetic.

16. The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

It is the largest archaeological museum in Northern Greece and one of the biggest in the country. Its exhibits are of huge significance and come mostly from Thessaloniki and the greater region of Macedonia. It covers prehistoric times until late antiquity.

17. The Museum of Byzantine Culture of Thessaloniki

It is one of the most important Byzantine museums in Greece and it is also acclaimed for its design, a notable example of Modern Greek architecture. The museum covers all aspects of everyday life in the Byzantine Empire, the ecclesiastical art, the Byzantine Emperors and the life in the imperial palace as well as the Byzantine legacy in Modern Greece. 

Original source in Greek (made some modifications with the recommendations)

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[pageofpanels]

Ppl can say what they will of the Schumacher films, but his Batman movies were fashion as fuq...

RIP Joel! 💖

[isitanylittlewonder]

so, Holmes and Watson went to the Turkish baths, because it was a hotspot for gays in London, right? It turns out the reason is that, like gays in Victorian England, Middle Eastern culture was considered immoral. it's little wonder Victorian men connected the two.

However, it turns out neither were true. as we know today (well, most of us know), being gay isn't unnatural, and is often seen in the animal kingdom, so how can it be immoral? as for Middle Eastern culture, it was very much concerned with morality, and bathhouses weren't specifically gay meeting places.

Like the harem, the bathhouse has been done dirty by Western interpretation. When English men specifically found out about harems, they imagined them as sex palaces, where male rulers fucked all his women. in actuality, they were homes of his women and children. This was a living space for women, and it seems they rarely left it.

likewise, bathhouses were congregational spaces, not specifically sexual or gay. Everyone practically went there. It was a place of trading gossip, closing business deals, deciding on match-making, and swapping recipes. It was also a place of cosmetic treatment.

But Victorian England knew nothing of this. the Middle East was a mystery to them, so they simply projected their own ideas onto them. as English tended to do then.

[the-prince-of-professors]

Raffles & Bunny + Turkish Baths

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