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Turkish Bath, Bač

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Turkish Baths (Hammam) in Bac
Photo: Pudelek (Marcin Szala), CC BY-SA, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Turkish_bath_(Tursko_kupatilo),_Bač.JPG#/media/File:Turkish_bath_(Tursko_kupatilo),_Bač.JPG

The Bač Hammam in Bač is the only preserved Ottoman building in Vojvodina, dating from 1529 and representing the remains of a Turkish public bath from the period of Ottoman rule.

During the 16th century, the region of Bačka was incorporated into the Sanjak of Segedin, part of the expanding Ottoman Empire. At that time, Bač had become a significant settlement with a predominantly Muslim population—by the end of the century, historical records indicate around 400 Muslim families and only about 15 Christian families.

The Bač Hammam, built around 1529, reflects this Ottoman urban life. The bath complex originally consisted of six functional rooms, typical of Ottoman bathing culture:

a servants’ room
a fountain area
a waiting room
a steam bath (halva)
a water tank (hazna)
a storeroom (djulhan)

Today, portions of the walls and structural layout remain visible, offering a rare archaeological glimpse into Ottoman architecture in the region. Particularly interesting are the clay pipes used for distributing hot and cold water, which can still be seen in parts of the structure. These early heating and water systems were an essential part of the sophisticated engineering behind Ottoman bathhouses.

The ruins stand as the only surviving Ottoman architectural monument in Vojvodina, making the site historically important for understanding the Ottoman presence along the Danube River Basin.

Opening times

open today

Monday	00:00–24:00
Tuesday	00:00–24:00
Wednesday	00:00–24:00
Thursday	00:00–24:00
Friday	00:00–24:00
Saturday	00:00–24:00
Sunday	00:00–24:00

Price:

Free

Author

Maria Veronese

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Public transport

Bač can be reached by regional buses from nearby cities such as Novi Sad and Sombor. Travellers from Belgrade usually travel first to Novi Sad and then continue by regional bus to Bač.

Directions

The hammam ruins are located near the riverbank at Kej Matije Bujaka in Bač. From the town centre or bus stop, the site can be reached on foot in about 10–15 minutes, following the road toward the waterfront area. Visitors arriving by car can park nearby and walk to the archaeological remains.

Coordinates

45.392352, 19.227307

DMS

45°23'32.5"N 19°13'38.3"E

UTM

34T 361241 5028065

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