Historical Hammams in Tripoli

Of many known hammams, including the twelve hammams listed by al-Nabulsi in 1700, only five, three Mamluk and two Ottoman, have survived in Tripoli. But Hammam al-Hajib 1301, was completely destroyed in the flood of 1955,

Hammam Ezzedine

The Ezzedine baths of Tripoli follow the classic pattern of apodyterium, tepidarium and caldarium, called in Arabic the burrani (dressing room court around a fountain), the al-wustani or warm water room with small private bath rooms adjoining the al-hammi or very hot water and steam bath hall.

Hammam Al Nouri

The Hammam al-Nouri built around 1333 by the Mamluk governor Nur El-Din, in the vicinity of the Grand Mosque, is still in good condition and in use although its façade is obscured by modern shop fronts. It differs from the baths of Izzedin ( Izz El-Din ) in that the dressing room and the tepidarium are built on a smaller scale.

Hammam El Abed

Tripoli’s only functioning hammam is Hammam el-Abed, and it is the least elegant. Probably built at the end of the 17th century.
It has the typical pierced domes of Mamluke and Ottoman era public baths. The interior, with its cushions, central fountain and traditional fittings, is a living museum.

Hammam Al Jadid

Hammam el Jadid has the typical pierced domes of Mamluke and Ottoman era public baths. The interior, with its cushions, central fountain and traditional fittings, is a living museum. Hammam al Jadid is built around 1740, and called the “New Bath”, this is by far the largest Hammam in the city.