The Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. Since 1455, the market has constantly grown and now covers over 61 of Istanbul’s streets and has over 4,000 shops. It was listed as one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions with over 91,215,000 annual visitors, and rightly so, as the Grand Bazaar is one of the most unique places in Turkey. It can take days for visitors to fully explore the thriving complex and its architectural beauty, but it’s well worth it as they’ll be able to walk away with a collection of goodies. Some of the things that can be found at the market include dried fruits, nuts, tea, coffee, and more traditional decor, lanterns, and various other items.

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