Highlights
Grand Bazaar for Beginners
Built in the 15th century, the Grand Bazaar has been in operation for nearly 600 years and is one of the largest and oldest indoor shopping centers in the world with more than 58 streets and over 4,000 stores... Yes, we are talking about the Grand Bazaar. Let's take a closer look at the Grand Bazaar, which has been the subject of movies, which was once the heart of world trade, which today contributes greatly to the country's economy both commercially and touristic, where hundreds of different special products from souvenirs to jewelry, carpets to handicrafts, colorful, full of color, a "living" world in every sense.
A World Steeped in History
Built in 1460 by Sultan Mehmet II, the Grand Bazaar is one of the most important cultural heritages of the world, visited by over 90 million tourists every year. Located in the heart of the historical peninsula, the Grand Bazaar is a very important value, situated right in the middle of the Nuruosmaniye, Beyazıt and Mercan districts and was once one of the key points of world trade. Today, the Grand Bazaar, which employs over 25,000 people and is an industry in its own right, is an extraordinary structure with its own traditions.
An Unfortunate Past
Istanbul's past is full of destruction and fires. Unfortunately, the Grand Bazaar has also had its share of this dark past. The Grand Bazaar, which faced fire disasters several times, the first in 1546, and was severely damaged each time, was also severely damaged in two major Istanbul earthquakes in 1766 and 1894 and was rebuilt.
What's in the Grand Bazaar?
There is literally "nothing" in the Grand Bazaar. Almost like a small city, the bazaar has a surface area of 30,700 square meters and is home to around 4,000 shops on 66 streets. The most prominent among these shops are of course the jewelry stores. In addition, carpet makers are also among the tradesmen identified with the Grand Bazaar. Shops offering many different types of products such as Turkish delight, Turkish coffee, jewelry and textile products, which are of great interest to tourists, also constitute the remarkable colors of the bazaar.
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