Turkey is known for its rich culture, breathtaking scenery and impressive prehistory. Besides all these facets, the country also has a fascinating sauna culture to offer. In Turkey, sauna bathing has a long tradition that dates back to ancient times.
Sweating in the Russian banya: the somewhat different sauna experience. Banya: this is the name of the Russian sauna. It differs from the Finnish variant, which is better known in this country, in some respects, but it is no less traditional. Here we explain what makes the banya so special.