After passing through the Satmbol Gate (the main entrance to the Nis fortress) you will see on your left, Hamam (the old Turkish bath). The bathroom was built in the 15th century and is the oldest preserved Turkish building in Niš. Hamam was a single Turkish bath designed for either the female or male population. It is made of brick and stone. The walls are one meter thick.

The water was obtained from the river Nisava with the help of a wooden winch with vessels which were drawn from the river. Clay pipes brought the water to the Hamam. The water was purified and warmed in a reservoir in the Haman. Dirty water was returned to Nisava by special channels.

Photo: Historical Archive of the City of Nis

There used to be a kafana in Hamam. Today it houses the first jazz museum in Serbia and the second in Europe.

The museum’s exhibit consists of a number of items commemorating the famous “Nishville Jazz Festival” held every August for the past 25 years within the Fortress.

For more information click on the follwing link: http://nisville.com/sr/nisville-jazz-muzej/.

The museum houses instruments by renowned jazz musicians from around the world who have performed in Nashville. In the center is an armchair featuring Solomon Burke. You can also try out some of the featured instruments.

Photo: seserbianews.rs

Read also about: History of the Fortess in Nis.