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FEATURE-Steam rises anew in Turkey's historic bath houses | Currencies | Reuters

"Steam rises anew in Turkey's historic bath houses

By Alexandra Hudson

ISTANBUL, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Old Istanbul's bath houses hosted scheming Pashas and shapely concubines before modern bathrooms sent them into decline, but their appeal to tourists and the growth of the spa industry promise a revival."

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