Grand Bazaar in Istanbul - the oldest market in the world
The Grand Bazaar is not only the largest and oldest market in Turkey, but also the whole world. Located in the old part of Istanbul, it occupies a gigantic area - over 30 thousand square meters. Here, on 61 covered street, there are more than 3 thousand of various stores. Such a huge assortment makes it one of the most popular tourist sites in the world, which is visited by about 400 thousand people a day.
Another name for the Great Bazaar is Kapala Charshi, and the selection of products is really impressive to the point of madness. Here you can find everything that your heart desires: jewelry, carpets, leather, wood, ceramics, textiles, souvenirs, jewelry and much more.
However, inside the Grand Bazaar there are not only trading shops and shops. There are mosques, restaurants, houses and even a cemetery.
Musical Instrument Store
Amazing variety of painted dishes and ceramics
Carpet and Fabric Merchant
There is also an art workshop.
Another ceramic shop
In this family-run antique store you can find a lot of interesting things.
Here you can buy good quality fabrics and Turkish clothes.
Towel Merchant
Another family business - this time a jewelry
This shop will offer you cotton products and handmade scarves.
Fabric store with a variety of patterns
Those wishing to purchase a real Turkish carpet should look here
From the assortment of silver jewelry dizzy
And this shop will appeal to lovers of classic logic games: it sells chess and backgammon, made in the most original and delightful manner
Shop with clothes
Shop of traditional Turkish jewelry and fabrics
Delicious traditional sweets and, of course, Turkish delight
A bewitching abundance of beautiful traditional ceramics is on display at this merchant's shop.
Watch the video: Exploring Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. Oldest Market in the World (October 2024).
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