Grand Bazaar -Istanbul

Grand Bazaar -Istanbul

Covered Bazaar which is the biggest bazaar of Istanbul is situated right in the middle of the city. Its construction dates back to a period after 1453 when Istanbul was conquered.

The Bazaar which consisted of two bedestens originally has been enlarged with attachements that were built later. The bazaar is surrounded with inns which constitute a part of the bazaar.

Egyptian Spice Bazaar - Istanbul

Egyptian Spice Bazaar - Istanbul

The Spice Bazaar is located next to the Flower Market on the banks of the Golden Horn called Makron and Envalos by the Byzantine and Eminönü by the Ottomans.

The Spice Bazaar is one of the most characteristic places of Istanbul. Spice Bazaar which is one of the oldest covered bazaars of Istanbul is situated within the complex of Yeni Cami.