The Grand Bazaar (Covered Bazaar) in Istanbul, Istanbul Vacation
The Grand Bazaar (Covered Bazaar) in Istanbul is the oldest and largest covered bazaar in the world is situated in the heart of the city. One cannot appreciate this market without visiting it. It is one of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 58 streets and 4,000 shops, and has between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for leather coats, gold jewelry and the like. There are thousands of things you can find and purchase in the Grand Bazaar. Although the bazaar retains its former charm and allure, since the 1970's the modern and large enterprises near the main entrance offer better shopping opportunities for the tourist groups visiting Istanbul. The handmade carpets and jewelry sold here are the finest examples of traditional Turkish art. Every item on sale carries its tag of authen-ticity and it can be shipped to anywhere in the world. Along with the carpets and jewelry, these shops offer a wide collection of high-quality Turkish silverware, copper and bronze souvenirs and decorative objects, ceramics, and onyx and leather goods... 
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