The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul was built by Faith Sultan Mehmet II in 1454 and covers an area of 54,653 square metres. It is the oldest and largest covered bazaar in the world as it has thousands of stalls in a labyrinth of streets with entrances and exits in every direction. It is very easy to get lost! It is however a wonderful place to spend your time and money!
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| One of the many Entrances to the Grand Bazaar |
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| One of the Colourful Arched Allyays |
The array of items for sale is just mind blowing. You name it and it's there. Row after row of "Stuff" as Tom calls it. We wondered how anyone could make a living with so many in competition with each other!
The photos that follow give just a small sample of what is on offer.
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| Beautiful Ceramics |
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| Turkish Slippers |
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| Yummy Turkish Delight |
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| Spices! |
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| Belly Dancing Anyone! |
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| Dried Fruits |
Someone always wanted to talk to Tom! It must have been that hat. They all asked the usual question "where are you from? or said "Aussie, Aussie, oy oy oy!"
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| Tom and Friend |
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| Tom Loves Honey! |
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| More Ceramics |
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| Fran couldn't Resist the Bananas! |
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| Olives and More Olives! |
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| Too many Cheeses to Choose From! |
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| Tom at One of the Entrances. |
A visit to the Grand Bazzar is must if you are ever in Istanbul as it is an amazing experience!
The photos that follow give just a small sample of what is on offer.
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