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Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi)

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Misir Carsisi (Egyptian Bazaar)

  • October 28, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Re Carroll from Abbotsford, British Columbia
Misir Carsisi (Egyptian Bazaar)

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 colours and intermingled smells add to the shopping experience. There are many food related stores here - buy some Turkish halvah or wonderful dried figs or apricots. There is an outdoor area that features gardening equipment, plants and more food stalls (try a kebab). Merchandise is cheaper and the sales pitch much more low key than the Grand Bazaar - probably because most of the shoppers are local. A good place to buy souvenirs.

From journal A Taste of Istanbul

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