The Spice Bazaar is one of the largest and most famous of its kind in all of Istanbul. The covered shopping complex dates back to 1660 and currently has over 85 shops and stalls under its roof. Visitors can visit the bazaar from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm throughout the week except Sundays, when it closes at 6:00 pm. Visitors will be able to find tons of goodies to bring back with them in addition to the aromatic spices sold there. Stalls also sell souvenirs, jewelry, dried fruits and nuts, Turkish coffee, and many other delicious Turkish sweets.

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