Turkey has a great architecture that bears witness to the traces of history. While you are stepping on these lands, the historical roads in every corner welcome you. If it is possible to come across an architecture that makes you feel close to Turkey, which has hosted every civilization, it must be impossible to understand how time passes in its bazaars among the crowds.
There are many historical bazaars in Turkey that draw attention with their unique architectural structures, most of them dating from the Ottoman period. For this reason, in this article, we have discussed our historical bazaars, which are dominated by inns and covered bazaars from all over the country.
1. Kazancılar Çarşıs, Adana
In Kazancılar Bazaar, which is the oldest living bazaar of Adana; You can see souvenir shops, coppersmiths and confectioners. This bazaar, teeming with kebab shops, turns into a paradise where you can taste amazing flavors after it closes in the evening. In this sense, the historical Kazancılar Bazaar is an important bazaar where you can experience Adana cuisine and visit…
2.Antakya Uzun Çarşı, Hatay
Antakya Long Bazaar is very similar to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. You can see spice shops, herbalists, jewelers and souvenir shops lined up side by side in Uzun Çarşı, which is one of the bazaars where local and foreign tourists show great interest. You will see that there is a different business line in every side street and avenue in the bazaar…
3.Kapalı Çarşı, Kahramanmaras
In the bazaar located in the city center of Kahramanmaraş, there are mainly shops where traditional handicrafts are performed. These include coppersmithing, felting, wood carving, saddlery, saddle-making, cutlery, jewelery and blacksmithing.
4. Kapalı Çarşı, Istanbul
One of the oldest and largest bazaars in the world, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 90 million tourist visits annually and is one of the most important bazaars of Istanbul. In this market, which has been active commercially since the beginning of the 16th century, with an area of 45 thousand square meters; There are 22 gates, 2 covered bazaars, 16 inns, 64 streets, 3600 shops.
5.Mısır Çarşı, Istanbul
The Spice Bazaar, which is smaller than the Grand Bazaar and mainly includes spice shops, is also among the historical bazaars that attract a lot of attention. In addition to the spice shops, in nearly 90 shops; You can see flowers, seeds, plant roots, natural remedies, herbs, nuts, delicatessen products, Turkish delight and sweets.
6. Ali Pasha Bazaar, Edirne
The bazaar, which was built in 1560 by the Grand Vizier Hersekli Ali Pasha in Edirne, is one of the works of Mimar Sinan. Ali Pasha Bazaar, which is quite similar to the covered bazaar in Istanbul, is one of the most popular shopping spots in Edirne.
7.Ulu Carsi, Bursa
You can find mainly home textile products in Bursa Ulu Çarşı. There are not only home textile products, but also opticians and watchmakers. Together with the restored shops of the bazaar, the Hanlar District has entered the UNESCO World Heritage List. One of the must-see places in Bursa…
