Hotels in Turkey

 

What to buy and where in Turkey?

• Istanbul's Magnificent Bazaar. No trip to Turkey would be complete without a day of shopping in Istanbul's Great Bazaar. This is the city's largest bazaar as well as one of the biggest in the world. The bazaar houses more than 5,000 shops plus mosques and Turkish baths. It is open every day except Sundays and national holidays. Here shoppers will discover every product imaginable. Turkish culture both permits and encourages bargaining as a good shopping practice. You will also find everything from small markets and charming shops to modern shopping malls with designer merchandise in rural areas and urban cities.
• Turkish Handicrafts. Authentic artisanal wares can be found in markets throughout the country. Visitors will find treasures like brass coffee or tea sets, handmade rugs, slippers, hand-painted ceramics and porcelain pieces, djellabahs, leather goods, and gold and silver jewellery.
• Spices in Turkey. Turkey's exotic spices markets are a magnet for foreigners. Even before seeing the endless mounds of colours that overflow the spice baskets like a painter's palette, the unforgettable aromas can be smelled. These markets are also an ideal spot for purchasing Turkish coffee, tea, pistachios, and natural henna.