Covered streets, colourful shopfronts and centuries of trading history: Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is worth exploring even if you do not plan to buy anything. Known in Turkish as Kapalıçarşı, the bazaar is a working shopping district, not a ticketed museum. ...

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The founding of the Book Bazaar goes back to the 15th century and was intended for the benefit of theological university students. In the 16th century, Istanbul was widely praised for its vast selection of books. The book market is ...

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The Arasta Bazaar, located near the Blue Mosque, is a small and tranquil bazaar and consists of around 40 shops. Here you will find a selection of traditional handicrafts: carpets, ceramics, textiles and jewelery. But there are also various oriental ...

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TL;DR Quick Answer Istanbul Souvenirs Quick Guide: The best souvenirs include Turkish ceramics & İznik tiles, evil eye (nazar) charms, Turkish delight (lokum), hand-blown glass lamps, Turkish coffee & copper cezve sets, hand-woven textiles, leather goods, spices from the Spice ...

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TL;DRQuick AnswerThe Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) is one of Istanbul's oldest covered markets, built in 1664 as part of the Yeni Cami complex in Eminönü. It has 6 historic gates, an L-shaped layout, and around 85 shops selling spices, Turkish ...

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What would Istanbul be without its fish markets? Simply unthinkable! Fresh, seasonal fish is available daily in the following locations: • Karaköy harbor• Kadıköy center• Üsküdar center• Beşiktaş center• Galatasaray Istiklal Caddesi ...

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An aura of romance and oriental flair still today surrounds the old structures, the narrow, winding alleyways, the friendly merchants, the busy craftspeople and the abundance of colorful and exotic merchandise in the bazaars of Istanbul. Some streets in which ...

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Istanbul is (eating) organic!   Wednesdays: Fridays: Saturdays: Sundays: Kadıköy-Göztepe Where: Özgürlük Park When: From 8:00 – 19:00 Bakırköy Where: Car park at the Airport Outlet Center When: From 10:00 – 20:00 Şişli-Feriköy Where: In Bomonti, on the former Tekel ...

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Shopping is a true experience in Istanbul! The metropolis is a shopping paradise and offers something for every taste and budget. In addition to exclusive fashion and wonderful souvenirs, the city excites with handmade carpets, precious antiques, exotic spices, exceptional ...

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An overview of the most important weekly markets in Istanbul: Sarıyer İstinye Fatih Unkapanı Çengelköy Pazarı Kadıköy Salı Pazarı Beyoğlu Cihangir Beşiktaş Arnavutköy Fatih Balat Beykoz Anadolu Hisarı Kınalıada Pazarı (Princes’ Islands) Fatih Çarsamba Pazarı Eminönü Sultanahmet Beşiktaş Ortaköy Sarıyer ...

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