In 2014, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul was listed as the world’s most popular tourist attraction with over 91 million annual visitors. With 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops, there is literally something for everyone within this amazing maze of consumption.
Shopping for everything from lanterns to ladles, its almost impossible to leave empty handed.
The Grand Bazaar is one of my favorite places in Istanbul, not only for the variety of products, but the people watching is second to none.
I also have this weird obsession with lanterns, and the Grand Bazaar is an enabler.
From the Grand Bazaar, head down through the open air shops to the Spice Bazaar, where the beautiful chaos continues…
Here you can discover traditional treats like dried fruits, nuts, spices, and some of the most incredible desserts.
I love just maneuvering through the crowded streets and back alleys like I was channeling my inner Aladdin.
With something to stimulate all senses, its clear to see why the Grand Bazaar (and Spice Bazaar) is so popular.
The next time you’re in Istanbul, bring your wallet and appetite, and just get lost in the magic for a few hours.
Check out my full series of the most popular attractions in Istanbul with Walks of Turkey on the T2T YouTube Channel and expect one crazy video on Thursday!
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Wow, Yummy yummy sweets, colorful lights & dress and tasteful spices. I want to visit and grab the bazaar fully.
This is a wonderful place to visit and shop from here.
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The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Great article 🙂 Informative
You can see a traditional TURKEY in this bazar. Each and every specialty of Turkey and Turkish people available here in this bazar. Prices are not too much high but bargaining is always right option to adopt before purchasing anything from here.
Must try Bakery items from here, lavish taste and always fresh items available.
You just missed out the sports shop in this bazar. Almost every sports equipment available here in this bazar.
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Never been here, but it’s been on my mind for a long time now! I will instead ask a New York Website Company to make me a 3d output of this place haha 😀 Good luck amigos!
This place is truly magical! remind me of the app I got famous for, I was even titled Mobile App Developer Dubai and later I was crowned as the only Mobile App Developer in Dubai until more Mobile app developers over took my position, but competition was expected so there’s nothing to brag about 🙂 Good luck guys! Visiting this place was fun though.
Thanks for your sharing! I love Turkish delight, they are really yummy! Best of them are in Grand Bazaar.
Istanbul has always been in my bucket list. After reading this i am more excited to visit it now