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  • Istanbul has rich shopping options for every taste and budget

    Istanbul has rich shopping options for every taste and budget

    You can reach the dream world of the mystical east in the Spice Bazaar or Spice Market next to the New Mosque in Eminönü. Sultanahmet, in the old part of the city, has also become a separate shopping center in recent years. It is possible to see the craftsmen working and buy what they make in the Istanbul Arts Bazaar in the 18th century Mehmet Efendi Madrasa and the 16th century Caferağa Madrasa built by mimar Sinan nearby.

    The exclusive shops in the Taksim – Nişantaşı – Şişli districts reflect the opposite of the chaos in the market places. On Istiklal, Cumhuriyet and Rumeli Streets, you can easily visit the shops selling stylish models produced from Turkey’s high-quality textiles and shop. In the shopping complexes opened one after another, there are branches of the most stylish stores in Istanbul.

  • Shopping Antiquities in Turkey

    Please note that it is strictly forbidden to export antiquities or antiques from Turkey and there are severe penalties for those who attempt to do so. In order to export such items legally it is necessary to obtain a certificate from a directorate of a museum.

  • Bargaining in Turkey

    Bargaining and Shopping is part of Turkish culture. Before you purchase anything, try to get the prices down as low as possible. In most cases, just leave the shop or vendor and pretend to walk away, you will be probably invited back to his shop by the vendor asking what would be your best offer. Then, feel free to declare your own price for your purchase. Usually, bargaining margin starts from 10 % and may go up to 40%.

    Do not push more than possible, this will cause you to under estimate the value of the good. Bargaining could only be done in touristy areas, in local towns or new city and modern shopping malls no bargaining is possible.

  • The Grand Bazaar Istanbul, one of the the largest and oldest covered market in the world

    The Grand Bazaar, or Kapalicarsi in Istanbul is a unique combination of fantastic merchandise and a memorable shopping experience. The Grand Bazaar is a maze of some 4,000 shops, selling treasures of every type. Still the commercial center of the old city, the Grand Bazaar’s 80 roads and streets form the original shopping mall.