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Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi)

Behind the Yeni Cami Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

Featured Review : LocationIn the Eminonu district, next to the New Mosque and the Bosphorus, is the spice bazaar. It is also called the Egyptian Bazaar. I really did not know what to expect from this place, but the building where you go i...See Full Review

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Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) Reviews

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Spice Bazaar

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Love2Travel2011 from Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  • December 7, 2010
Quote: LocationIn the Eminonu district, next to the New Mosque and the Bosphorus, is the spice bazaar. It is also called the Egyptian Bazaar. I really did not know what to expect from this place, but the building where you go inside is a large hangar in an... Read the full Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) review

From journal Going to Istanbul!

Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
  • August 1, 2006
Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi)
Quote: The Spice Bazaar is also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, Misir Carsisi, because taxes from the sale of Egyptian imports were used to help finance it.The Bazaar is a colourful mix of sights, sounds and smells. Much smaller and more accessible than the... Read the full Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) review

From journal Istanbul - Minarets and Magic

The Spice Market a.k.a. "Egyptian" market

  • 3 out of 5 stars by ShannonBrooke from Somerville, Massachusetts
  • July 25, 2003
Quote: You go to the Grand Bazaar to buy souvenirs, and you come to the Egyptian Spice Market to see what a real market is like. It is a crush of people, many of them Turks, in this smaller market. Food, candies, spices, cooking supplies are all sold... Read the full Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) review

From journal Istanbul in June

Egyptian Spice Bazaar

  • 3 out of 5 stars by isewell from Santa ROsa, California
  • November 15, 2002
Quote: Misir Carsisi, or the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, is a good next destination after the Grand Bazaar. Walk through the narrow streets filled with everyday shops, and you will eventually get to the Spice Bazaar. Don't be worried about asking anyone for... Read the full Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) review

From journal Istanbul (not Constantinople)

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Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Amanda from London, United Kingdom
  • July 10, 2001
Quote: This market amazes the senses of smell and sight. As you walk towards it, you can already catch the scent of spice on the air - a scent that becomes overwhelming as you enter. The market is set out along several intersecting passageways, and... Read the full Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) review

From journal Enchanting Istanbul

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Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Ishtar from Bayside, New York
  • July 9, 2001
Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi)
Quote: Also known as the Egyptian Spice Market, it is rated as the second largest in the world. You will encounter very little English here, even though it has become quite a touristy spot. The vendors, especially those of cheese, all want you to have... Read the full Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) review

From journal The Wait for Turkey - Finally!

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Misir Carsisi (Egyptian Bazaar)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Re Carroll from Abbotsford, British Columbia
  • October 28, 2000
Misir Carsisi (Egyptian Bazaar)
Quote: This is sometimes called the Spice Bazaar, because Egyptians dominated Istanbul's spice trade in olden days. It is much smaller than the Covered Bazaar and not as touristy. Many spices (incl. henna) are displayed bulk style in large tubs and the... Read the full Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) review

From journal A Taste of Istanbul