Shop in Spice Bazaar

Spice Bazaar

The Spice Bazaar, one of the most active places in istanbul, was built in the 1660s as part of the New Mosque complex. It is one of the oldest covered bazaars of istanbul. The bazaar has been called the Egyptian Bazaar because it sells spices, herbs and similar products from Egypt.

In the Egyptian Bazaar, where herbal medicines in accordance with the old prescriptions were prepared and sold during the Ottoman period, today there are traditional flavors such as spices, herbal teas, dried nuts, dried fruit, fruit and delight, as well as jewelery, fabric, basket and various gift items.

What to buy from the Spice Bazaar

1. When you enter the Egyptian bazaar, it smells like spice. Here you can find all kinds of spices. If you like spices, you can buy any kind of spice you want here.

2. You can buy dried fruits and vegetables from the market in Egypt.

3. You can buy the freshest in the Egyptian bazaar where you can find many kinds of Turkish cuisine such as the famous Turkish delight and dried Baklava.

4. Right next to the Egyptian bazaar, you can buy especially cheese products from small shops selling all kinds of cheese, cookies and Turkish delight.

5. Finally, when you go to this area, you will get the smell of coffee that surrounds your attention. Kahveci Mehmet Efendi, is Turkey’s most famous coffee retailer. When you go here, definitely buy Turkish coffee.