Istanbul Attractions
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Venue: Spice Bazaar When: Daily; not Sun
Istanbul's 17th-century Spice Bazaar, otherwise known as Misir Carsisi, was built to provide rent for the upkeep of the nearby mosque, the Yeni Camii. The market was often referred to as the Egyptian Bazaar due to the fact that the spices came from India and South-East Asia via Egypt.
A stroll through the bazaar is an assault on the senses - piles of spices in hessian bags fill the market, distinct for their heady scents of cardamon, chillis, cinnamon, cloves, turmeric, saffron and countless others you may never have heard of.
It's a pity that the Spice Bazaar is becoming a bit of a tourist trap, with kitsch souvenirs appearing among the local produce, but there is still much for the more discerning visitor - and gourmet. Honey is a particular favourite, and you'll find medicines, herbal remedies and a plethora of unidentifiable powders and fragrances. This is about as close to olfactory heaven as you can get.
Istanbul's 17th-century Spice Bazaar, otherwise known as Misir Carsisi, was built to provide rent for the upkeep of the nearby mosque, the Yeni Camii. The market was often referred to as the Egyptian Bazaar due to the fact that the spices came from India and South-East Asia via Egypt.
A stroll through the bazaar is an assault on the senses - piles of spices in hessian bags fill the market, distinct for their heady scents of cardamon, chillis, cinnamon, cloves, turmeric, saffron and countless others you may never have heard of.
It's a pity that the Spice Bazaar is becoming a bit of a tourist trap, with kitsch souvenirs appearing among the local produce, but there is still much for the more discerning visitor - and gourmet. Honey is a particular favourite, and you'll find medicines, herbal remedies and a plethora of unidentifiable powders and fragrances. This is about as close to olfactory heaven as you can get.
Istanbul Information
Istanbul Tourist Office
Address: Taksim Meydani, Taksim
Phone: +90 212 245 68 76
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