Sultanahmet and the Underground Cisterns
Walk from Çemberlitaş past two underground reservoirs to the old Hippodrome, then compare the domes of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia…
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Markets & Shopping
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Discover Istanbul’s historic bazaars and traditional shopping areas, where commerce and local history are closely connected. This collection introduces established marketplaces known for their distinctive settings and variety of goods. Explore Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar, and Spice Bazaar to learn about familiar market destinations and their place in Istanbul’s shopping culture. Use the guides to decide which markets match your interests and how to include them in a sightseeing route. These locations are useful for visitors interested in traditional retail environments, market architecture, and the experience of browsing through established commercial districts.
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PlaceKanyon Shopping MallKanyon is an open-air mixed-use complex in Levent that blends luxury shopping, fine dining, cinema and modern offices in a dramatic canyon-like…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceGrand BazaarOne of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops, attracting between 250,000…FatihMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceSpice BazaarA covered L-shaped market hall built in 1664 as part of the New Mosque complex, with 85 shops selling spices, Turkish sweets,…FatihMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceEgyptian BazaarThe Egyptian Bazaar, or Spice Bazaar, is a historic 17th-century covered market in Eminönü that sells spices, Turkish delight, dried fruits, nuts,…FatihMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceIstiklal StreetA 1.4 kilometre pedestrian street in the historic Beyoğlu district, stretching from Taksim Square in the north to Tünel Square in the…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceFlower PassageÇiçek Pasajı, or the Flower Passage, is a historic arcade located in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. It features a stunning glass…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceBook BazaarIstanbul's historic secondhand book market occupies a small courtyard between the Grand Bazaar and Beyazit Mosque, where book trading has taken place…FatihMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceAvrupa PassageAvrupa Pasajı (European Arcade) is a historical shopping arcade that connects Meşrutiyet Caddesi and Sahne Sokak in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district. Built in…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceAznavur PassageA historic covered passage on İstiklal Avenue in Beyoğlu, designed by Armenian architect Hovsep Aznavur in 1893. Now a compact shopping arcade…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceHazzopulo PassageA historic covered arcade built in 1871, Hazzopulo Passage connects Istanbul's busy İstiklal Avenue to a quiet courtyard filled with cafés, small…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceArasta BazaarA historic covered street of around 70 shops behind the Blue Mosque, built in 1617 to fund the mosque's upkeep. Sells carpets,…FatihMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceZorlu CenterZorlu Center is a large modern shopping and cultural complex in Beşiktaş that combines a luxury mall, performing arts venue, upscale hotels,…BeşiktaşMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceCevahir Shopping MallOne of Europe's largest shopping malls sprawling across six floors in the Şişli district. Over 300 stores, restaurants, cinemas, and FunLab entertainment…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceForum IstanbulForum Istanbul is the largest shopping mall in Europe by construction area, located in the Bayrampaşa district on an area of 495,000…BayrampaşaMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceMetrocity Shopping MallModern shopping mall with 140 stores, restaurants and cinemas, built into the Levent business district with direct metro access. Known for its…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceAkmerkez Shopping MallAkmerkez is Turkey's third shopping mall and one of Istanbul's most prestigious shopping destinations, located in upscale Etiler with luxury retail, fine…BeşiktaşMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceFeriköy Antique MarketA Sunday antiques and vintage market in a covered Sisli hall, with records, watches, jewellery and small collectables to browse stall by…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceBüyük Valide HanThe largest historic caravanserai in Istanbul, built by Kösem Valide Sultan in 1651 to accommodate thousands of merchants and traders. Today it…FatihMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceZincirli HanThe two-storey Zincirli Han was once a bustling Turkish merchant inn dating to the early 18th century. Located north of Istanbul's Grand…FatihMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PlaceSuriye PassageSuriye Pasajı is a historical six-storey shopping arcade located in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district. The passage was created by linking three completely separate…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
