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Grand Bazaar


Grand Bazaar
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Copyright: Fatih Duglat Onat (Duglat) Silver Note Writer [C: 1 W: 0 N: 10] (242)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2005-01
Appareil photographique: Nikon D2X, Nikon AF 24-120 mm VR
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2005-02-28 9:16
Vue: 651
Points: 2
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The oldest and biggest enclosed bazaar in the world, also known as the Grand Bazaar, is one of the most enticing and mesmerizing attractions in Istanbul. Consisting of a vast labyrinth of 65 twisting streets crammed with more than 4,000 shops, teahouses, hamams (Turkish baths), mosques, storehouses and fountains. It is a fascinating experience to wander around the alleyways, looking and enjoying, or bargaining and purchasing. Here you can find almost anything, from meerschaum pipes, carpets and jewellery, to Turkish Delight, textiles, spices, clothing and hand-painted ceramics. Protracted bargaining over a cup of tea is an important institution. Built during the rule of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1461, the bazaar grew by covering an increasingly large area of shops and streets with roofs, arches and domes, and it became the centre of trading during the Ottoman period. Caravans of silk traders traditionally stayed here and rested their camels while selling their merchandise, and many of these ‘hans’ or caravanserais still exist as storehouses today.
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Hi Fatih,
I really liked the shot of the KAPALl CARSl....I bought some Iznic ceramics from there when i was there last....this is really such a typical shot of Turkish architecture.

I liked the small underground market at the Selimiye in Edirne too. Stayed at the Caravanserai hotel there and could imagine the traders staying there 500 years ago.
Thanks
Vijay

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