In 1453, following the conquest of Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire expanded its public bathhouses, known as hammams, throughout its territories. These bathhouses served not only as places for hygiene but also as important social and cultural centers where people gathered. The proliferation of hammams reflected the Ottomans' commitment to public health and community life, influencing social customs and urban planning in the empire.

The proliferation of Ottoman Empire hammams in 1453 inspired divan poetry rich in sensual and spiritual imagery of bathing and renewal. Poets like Baki and Fuzuli celebrated the cultural significance of these spaces, intertwining themes of love, beauty, and purification in their works.