Egyptian Bazaar… it will greet you with affecting smells of spices, ringing voices of shopkeepers and crowds of people. Step in and you will fall into the atmosphere of a real Orient market. We highly recommend you to visit it and experience it by yourself.
What Should You Know about the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul?
The Spice Bazaar in Istanbul is known as one of the largest bazaars in the city. Built in 1664 it witnessed the power and greatness of the Ottoman Empire, the foundation of Turkey Republic and still, in 2018 it hospitably opens its doors to residents and guests of Istanbul.
Get lost in numerous streets of the bazaar and dozens of shops, try the best Turkish delight which is called “Lokum”, drink real Turkish tea and buy the best spices ever.
How to Get to Istanbul Spice Bazaar?
Spice Bazaar is easy to find. It is situated in the center of Istanbul right near the Eminonu ferry station. Just cross the street from Eminonu ferry station and on the opposite side of the Golden Horn seafront, you will see the main gate.
What to Buy in Spice Bazaar - You Should Definitely Get it!
Turkish Delight (Lokum);
The best Turkish coffee (Mehmet Efendi);
Spices of high quality;
Tea;
Nuts and dried fruits;
Olives and cheese (near the entrance to the main man gates).
Lokum in Spice Bazaar – Well-known Turkish Delight
Turkish delight or Lokum is the first thing which you should defini