Architecture of the ancient city of Taraz -
Excursion to the medieval bathhouse of Kali Yunus in Zhambyl region -
Kali Yunus bathhouse is a medieval bathhouse of the XIX century, an architectural monument, one of the main attractions of the city of Taraz. At the moment, the bathhouse is not working, but it is presented as a museum where you can come and see what the medieval bathhouse looked like, take a tour here, get acquainted with the inventory and architecture of the structure. The bathhouse, located in the old historical center of Taraz, surrounded by residential buildings, is a one-story bathhouse with large domes on the roof. The bathhouse is built of red brick with the traditional Central Asian construction method of that time. The sauna has been completely reconstructed and restored. Kali Yunus sauna consists of an entrance hall, vestibule, rest room, bathroom, side rooms for massage, heating room, cavities connected to places and tanks for storing hot and cold water. Lighting and ventilation are provided through small openings in the dome and between the walls of the bathhouse. The sauna is heated according to an ancient tradition through pockets of heating channels under the floor.
How to get there, visit -
Kali Yunus Bathhouse is located in Taraz at 38 Baizak Batyr Street, Zhambyl region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 42°53'39"N 71°23'15"E
Phone: +7 (7262) 43 32 40
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