Located in the Campo de los Santos Mártires, Arab baths were discovered in 1903, but were finally buried. Between 1961 and 1964 they were brought to light again, possibly belonging to the old Umayyad Alcazar of the time.
These hammams were an important part of the routine of Muslim life, constituting a social ritual for them. Al-Hakem II ordered the construction of this building, made of ashlar walls. The vaulted ceilings are decorated with the characteristic stars that allow light to pass through. In addition to the marble columns that support the capitals on which the ultra-semicircular arches rest.
The Almoravids and Almohads reused this building between the 11th and 13th centuries. They endowed them with carved ataurique plasterwork and epigraphic bands that can be seen today in the museum.
The Baths are open from Tuesday to Friday from 08:15 to 20:00. Saturdays from 09:00 to 18:00. And on Sundays from 08:15 to 14:45. Closed on Mondays.
The price to visit is 3€ for adults. 1,50 for international students. And free for children up to 13 years old, pensioners over 65 and university students.
There is also a combined ticket for €12 to visit the Alcazar, the Julio Romero de Torres Museum, the Bullfighting Museum, the Posada del Potro and the baths. For all students the price will be €6.
In addition, on non-holiday Thursdays from 18:00 the entrance will be free for everyone.
They are located in Plaza Campo Santo de los Mártires s/n, and by public transport we can use the bus, whose lines 3 and 6 will leave us nearby. It is advisable to use public transport, as it is difficult to park in this area, thus facilitating visitors’ access to the architectural complex.
