Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

The world's oldest and largest covered bazaar in Istanbul is located in the center of the city . Giant restrained like a maze , 60 streets , more than three thousand shop and Grand Bazaar of Istanbul to be seen , is a unique center . Almost reminiscent of a city , the whole covered with this site has grown to evolve over time . 15th century remains of a thick-walled , with a series of domes around two buildings were covered in the next century , developing the covering over of the streets , attachments have become a trading center .



 In the past this place every street where a particular profession and , in turn, is kept under strict control of manufacturing handcrafted , highly respected business ethics and traditions was a bazaar . All kinds of precious fabrics , jewelry, weapons , antiques , specializing in the generations by the family , was sold in complete confidence . At the end of the last century and a couple of earthquakes after a major fire like the old Bazaar has been repaired in the past, the features are modified degenerate .


Trades people's sense of trust in the past, the money accumulated as a bank would cause them to be serviced and operated . Nowadays, many shops on the street is meant to function changes . Yorgancılar of slipper , professional groups such as FESS has remained just a street name . Often considered to be the main street of the bazaar street of jewelers , opened a side street here include sixth . It is quite small shops selling bargain price and they do different . Although old as the Grand Bazaar color and attraction is alive in the 1970s, from an Istanbul shopping opportunities for tourists visiting groups , modern and at the main entrance of the bazaar is provided by large organizations . On the shores of the Golden Horn to a lesser extent in the Egyptian Bazaar is a covered bazaar . Another 15th century in the Galata district . is still used in small indoor market .


Lively and bustling Grand Bazaar is any time of day . Artisans, visitors to their stores as insistent calls. Developing at the entrance to the bazaar , comfortable, great stores acquired in Turkey and export manufactured goods are sold in almost all made ​​. The handmade carpets and jewelry are the best examples of traditional Turkish art . They are sold with certificates of quality and origin and guaranteed to send all over the world are made . Business next to the famous Turkish carpets and jewelry pieces made from silver , copper , bronze, gift and decorative items, pottery, onyx and leather products, superior quality , Turkey form a rich collection of memorabilia .