Restoration of Gazi Mihal Bath, dating back to the 15th century, has begun
Restoration work has begun at the Gazi Mihal Bath, located on the banks of the Tunca River. Sezer visited the bathhouse and its surroundings on the Kapıkule Border Gate road, where the work started, and received information from Edirne Foundations Regional Director Ahmet Saraç. Governor Sezer told the AA correspondent that Edirne is one of the rare cities in the world with its historical values. Reminding that the restoration works in the Selimiye Mosque, Edirne Palace, Şükrü Pasha Monument and historical mansions in the city are continuing, Sezer said:
„Gazi Mihal Bath is one of the first works that caught our attention when we came from Europe. It was in ruins and we started the restoration work of this place. Our aim is to ensure that there is no historical building in Edirne that is not restored. At this point, our Ministry of Culture and Tourism, our Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and the Governorship „We carry out our work with our resources.“
„„A BATH WITHOUT EXAMPLE“
Sezer stated that it is difficult to use the building as a bathhouse again and that it could serve as a museum or for a different purpose.
Stating that there are cracks in some of the walls of the bathhouse due to the road, Sezer said, „Because heavy tonnage vehicles are passing by. A retaining wall needs to be built there between the road and the outer wall of the bathhouse. That is the real work. After that, we will start the interior restoration. According to our friends, it is a bathhouse without an example.“ „With its interior decorations and structure, Gazi Mihal is a Turkish bath that has been standing since the 15th century. I hope it will be beneficial.“ he said.
BUILT IN 1422
Located on the banks of the Tunca River, the bath was built in 1422. The walls of the bath, made of cut stone and brick, preserve their original form. Gazi Mihal Bey Mosque and Imaret Bridge and the bathhouse, which was a social complex, were completely closed after the Russians occupied Edirne in 1829.
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The Gazi Mihal Bath, dating back to the 15th century, is currently undergoing restoration work. Located on the banks of the Tunca River, the bath is a historical landmark in Edirne, Turkey. Governor Sezer visited the site and stated that the city of Edirne is rich in historical values, with ongoing restoration works in various historical monuments and buildings.
The restoration work on the Gazi Mihal Bath aims to restore it to its former glory and ensure that no historical building in Edirne is left unrestored. The governor mentioned that it may be difficult to use the building as a bathhouse again, suggesting that it could potentially serve as a museum or for a different purpose.
The bathhouse, built in 1422, is characterized by its cut stone and brick walls, which have managed to preserve their original form. The bath was part of a social complex that also included the Gazi Mihal Bey Mosque and Imaret Bridge. After the Russians occupied Edirne in 1829, the bathhouse was completely closed off.
The restoration of the Gazi Mihal Bath is an important step in preserving the historical heritage of Edirne, and it is expected to contribute to the cultural and touristic value of the city.
