Historic covered streets bring together craftsmanship, shopping and architecture.
A covered passage lined with shops in the Grand Bazaar. Photo: EWilson (Volunteer) · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
A closer look
The Grand Bazaar traces its origins to the fifteenth century and remains one of Istanbul’s historic trading centres. Its covered streets and shops combine everyday commerce with an architectural setting.
Note the gate you use to enter. If shopping, compare prices and specifications in several shops. If simply exploring, choose a smaller area and look closely rather than trying to cover every passage.
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