Eger is famous for its healing thermal baths and bathing culture of Eger has a long history. It is known that since ancient times the inhabitants of the town used for bathing warm water lakes formed from hot springs. The first written mention Kartuzinski Baths in Eger dates back to the year 1448. Later the baths were enlarged, and their fame grew.

During the Turkish domination Eger baths has experienced a real boom in the early 17th century were built Ilija" - spring baths and hammams" pair, since there was to say about the whole bathing complex. It should be noted that the construction of the baths was carried out throughout the country, because the need for these "new" population was certficate high. Here is a quote from the extant orders of Sultan Suleiman, Dating from the year 1564: "In the city of Tolna number of Muslims has increased so much that ... there is a need in the pool." Thus, each city had to be at least one bath. Only wonder what in Hungary up to now has only Eger and Budapest a few baths.

In 2008-2009 after the reconstruction carried out at the renowned architect Ákos Kasaba, Turkish Baths opened its doors for everyone to relax, boasting facilities: swimming pools with thermal water of different temperatures, 15 different types of massage, a steam room, Finnish sauna, infrared cabin, aroma cabin, Hammam. For patients requiring medical assistance, opened a medical Department where patients with various diseases can get professional help.