Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi)

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Kalpakcilarbasi Street, Istanbul, Turkey
Description: Kapali Carsi, also known as the “Grand Bazaar” is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With over 58 covered streets containing 4,000 shops, this bazaar draws anywhere from one quarter to half a mil...Read More
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Kapalicarsi (Closed Bazaar)

by linet

Eindhoven, Netherlands

February 1, 2004

Beware: Closed bazaar has many gates. If you promise a friend to meet at the gate of Kapalicarsi, that means you will never see each other again. If you are coming from Sultanahmet, it is advised to enter from Nuruosmaniye gate (near Nuruosmaniye ...Read more

From journal Istanbul in 3 days

Grand Bazaar

by ShannonBrooke

Somerville, Massachusetts

July 28, 2003

Early in the morning, we walked to the Grand Bazaar. It was an intimidating maze of hallways, feeling indoors and out at once. I do remember liking the old bazaar - where supposedly antiques are sold. It is quieter and the wares are more ...Read more

From journal Istanbul in June

The Grand Bazaar

by isewell

Santa ROsa, California

November 15, 2002

Best of IgoUgo The Grand Bazaar has over 4000 shops, banks, mosques, police stations, fountains, and restaurants. It is the largest bazaar in the world. As you walk in on Kalpakcilarbasi Cad., you will think it's just like a shopping mall. This is only jeweller's ...Read more
Kapali Carsi or Grand Bazaar

by PrincessMarina

Skopje

September 21, 2002

At the entry, there are a million jewelry shops. You would like to go in each one of them. They have gold, silver, crystals, diamonds. . . anything that you want!! There are leather jackets, clothes, shoes, food, spices, souvenirs, carpets, ...Read more

From journal Exciting Istanbul!!!!

Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar

by JulieHB

New York, New York

February 14, 2002

Best of IgoUgo Oh, the Grand Bazaar! I've never experienced anything quite like it. 10,000 vendors under one enormous roof, endless labyrinthine corridors with barrel-vaulted ceilings, dizzying colors, and aggressive salesmen, each with a different line or ...Read more


Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar

by Re Carroll

Abbotsford, British Columbia

November 14, 2001

Best of IgoUgo This place isn't called Grand for nothing. It has approximately 4,000 shops and is the largest covered shopping complex in the world. It's divided into sections - gold stores in one area, carpet stores in another, leather, clothing, silver ...Read more

From journal A Taste of Istanbul

The Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar

by Ishtar

Bayside, New York

August 11, 2001

Best of IgoUgo This bazaar is the world's largest and is almost 1,000 years old. You can enter from any of several arched gates, and if you can find your way back to the same place, you're probably the first person to do so. We were positively stunned upon ...Read more
Kapali Carsi or Grand Bazaar

by Amanda

London, United Kingdom

July 10, 2001

Best of IgoUgo The Grand Bazaar is grand indeed. It started life as a network of streets in which the city’s main trading was done, and grew into a small commercial town by itself, with gates and locks at the entrances. It isn’t all shops inside – there are also ...Read more

From journal Enchanting Istanbul

Kapali Carsi or Grand Bazaar
Kapali Carsi or Grand Bazaar

by Anne-Marie

Vienna, Virginia

June 27, 2001

Best of IgoUgo The Grand Bazaar is a vast labyrinth of over 50 streets lined with 4,000 shops selling rugs, gold, porcelain, leather, brass, and cafes and restaurants. It reputedly has the largest number of stores under one roof anywhere in the world. The ...Read more

From journal Mysterious Istanbul

Kapali Carsi-or Covered Bazaar

by genghis1

pawling, New York

November 3, 2000

No visit to Istanbul would be complete without a visit to the Covered Bazaar. For the avid shopper this is a dream come true, 4,200 shops all under one roof. From gold to carpets, from leather to silk there is something for everyone to buy ...Read more