The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is the largest market in the Middle East and one of the largest indoor markets in the world. It has 26 exits and over 4,000 shops. The bazaar offers a wide variety of goods including carpets, clothing, jewelry, ceramics, glass lamps, blue eye charms, apple tea, coffee, sweets, snacks, and spices. It is the best place to buy Turkish specialties.
Spice Bazaar
The largest and oldest spice market in Istanbul, dating back to the Ottoman Empire period. It was a gathering and trading place for Egyptian merchants, primarily dealing in spices, which led to the establishment of today's Spice Bazaar.
Jennifer's Hamam
If you love Turkish steam baths and want to bring some of that experience home, this is the place for you. They offer soaps made entirely from organic plants, mixed with various spices that smell delightful. The towels here are also made from organic fibers and are of excellent quality.
Motif Collection
When you come to Turkey, you must bring back a beautiful carpet as a souvenir. However, there are many tourists and a lack of experience, making it easy to be deceived. This carpet shop located in the old town of Sultanahmet has an owner who will enthusiastically introduce the origin and story of each carpet and pattern. He will passionately tell you about the culture and stories of Istanbul. I believe that here, you will not only gain a beautiful carpet but also the cultural charm and humanistic feelings of this country.
