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Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)
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Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)
Istanbul's historic Egyptian Bazaar by the Galata Bridge, piled with spices, dried fruit, teas and sweets.
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The Spice Bazaar, also called the Egyptian Bazaar, is an L-shaped covered market in Eminönü, beside the Golden Horn.
What to expect
Stalls of spices, saffron, dried fruit, nuts, teas, cheese and sweets, with a strong scent in the air. The streets around the bazaar are a market in themselves.
What to eat
Turkish delight, dried figs and apricots, pistachios, Turkish coffee and breakfast plates in nearby cafes.
Visitor tips
- It is mainly a daytime market; check hours for Sundays and holidays.
- Ask to taste before you buy and compare prices between stalls.
- Combine with the ferry docks next door.
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