Therefore I have to dig in my memories and take you with me on a walk through the big Bazar in Istambul (Turkey)
It is one of the largest and oldest covered bazaars in the world, the Grand Bazaar is 30,700 square meters with over 60 streets and alleys and 4,000 shops. The original historical core of the bazaar, İç Bedesten, was completed by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1461.
There are several entrances into the bazar
We choose this one
An incredible variety of spices
a choice of souvenirs
Lots of people
Beautiful architecture and several fountain for everybody
This bazaar is enormous, I have seen already quite a lot in Tunesia and Morocco and Egypt, but never such a big one.
It is very interesting to walk around and see all the things which are one sale !
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I love that bazaar, during my year spent in Istanbul attending college there, I visited the bazaar so many times. I couldn't keep away, I found many older things for sale there.
ReplyDeleteThat spice bazaar looks amazing! (I miss travel too.)
ReplyDeleteA place not to miss when you are in Istanbul. I like your header. You have a wonderful view from your balcony. I have no idea when i will feel happy to get on a plane again.
ReplyDeleteWe were supposed to visit Turkey a few years ago but there was trouble and we missed it. Montenegro was a great alternative. The market does look great.
ReplyDeleteI like markets and bazaars. The bazaar in Istambul is mind blowing!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really huge bazaar. Lots of fun shops and building itself is interesting to see. I would love to check out that spice shop :-)
ReplyDeleteYou took us on a wonderful tour. Here's hoping that we will all be able to travel once again soon.
ReplyDeleteA very eclectic place.
ReplyDeleteMy trip to Turkey was canceled due to Covid. I'm really sad about that, but I'm hoping we can still resched once this is all over.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
interesting place to visit
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