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Grand Bazaar
 The Grand Bazaar (or Covered Bazaar,Turkish : Kapalicarsi ("Covered Bazaar")) in European side of Istanbul is one of the largest covered market in the world with more than 58 streets and 4,000 shops, and has between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily, located in Beyazit, Eminonu. Nuruosmaniye Mosque
 The construction of the Nuruosmaniye Mosque was started by Sultan Mahmud I in 1748 and completed by Sultan Osman III in 1755.It is situated on the European side of Istanbul,in Eminonu district,between Sultanahmet Beyazit Square
 This was built in 393 during the reign of Theodosius I as the largest square in Istanbul.It situated is in Eminonu district. There was a gigantic triumphal arch in the center decorated by bronze bull heads, hence the name "Forum Tauri" (Square of Bulls).Also it is called Freedom Square. A few marble blocks and column fragments have been found from the triumphal arc 19th Efes Pilsen Blues Festival
 The advertising meeting of Turkey’s longest lasting music Festival Efes Pilsen Blues festival was made in Grand Bazaar Istanbul Bazaars of Istanbul
Grand BazaarThe Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi in Turkish) is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. It was built of wood after the Conquest of Istanbul around an old Byzantine building which became the part of Old Bedesten (Old Bazaar) today, and got bigger and larger throughout the centuries with the addition of new sections and inns. The Bazaar initially consisted of two warehouses only, known as Inner Bedesten and Sandal Bedesten. Later on open streets were covered with doomed roofs, and separate buildings connected to each other. Today it covers an area of approximately 31thousand square meters with its over 3000 shops (some eve Grand Bazaar
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi, or Covered Market) is Turkey's largest covered market offering excellent shopping: beautiful Turkish carpets, glazed tiles and pottery, copper and brassware, apparel made of leather, cotton and wool, meerschaum pipes, alabaster bookends and ashtrays, and all sorts of other things. Most guidebooks claim that it has 4000 shops. Because of consolidation and replacement of shops by restaurants and other services the number is certainly lower, but you get the idea: it has lots of shops. Not all of them, by the way, are for tourists; locals shop here as Shopping for Alabaster
Turkish alabaster is a fine-grained, translucent light-colored stone with streaks of pastel color.  You'll find carved alabaster pieces for sale all over Turkey for TL3 to TL20 and up. Antiques in Turkey and Istanbul
Antiques and old stuff are found all over Turkey—this is a very old country, after all—but the best antique shops are undoubtedly in Istanbul.  Check out the Grand Bazaar's central Old Bazaar section, which has been the place to find odd and curious treasures for about a thousand years. Also stroll Beyo Highlights of Istanbul Old City
Tour Summary Type: Culture, History, Shopping Length: 4 Hours Timing: This half day tour must start before 9:00 AM or after 1:00 PM.  Istanbul Helicopter Tours
 Golden Horn + Historica 5 Day Western Turkey Tour
Day 1 - Istanbul Full day city tour of Istanbul. There are visits to ancient Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, The Underground Cistern, St. Sophia Church, Topkapi Palace. Then visit to world famous Grand Bazaar covers more than 4000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 - Istanbul - Canakkale After bre ISTANBUL Short Break in 3 Days
Destinations: Istanbul and Princes island with Bosphorus Departure: DAILY DAY 1 : (Istanbul city tour)Breakfast, then we move on to visit some of the most important historical sights of Istanbul such as the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome, Obelisk and Topkapi Palace (Harem room optional extra). In the evening back to hotel & Overnight in istan |