THE GRAND BAZAAR

You are in Istanbul and planning to go shopping. The Grand Bazaar is the right address for you. It is a fantastic Ottoman heritage site. It is always busy. 1) ...................... . You may go on a journey into the glamorous history of Istanbul while you are shopping there. There are many interesting markets in many cities in the world, but the Grand Bazaar is so special. It is the hidden face of Istanbul.

Shopkeepers can speak English, Arabic, German, Korean, Spanish, French, Greek and Italian there. 2) ...................... . They serve tea or coffee. There are more than 64 streets including 4000 shops and 14 guesthouses in the market. After walking 150 meters along the main street, you will find Cevahir Bedesteni - Covered Bazaar. It is the heart of the market. The area surrounds you with an impressive richness with its silver decorative objects, old clocks and special jewels.

The Grand Bazaar offers thousands of options of handwoven carpets and rugs. After visiting Carpet Makers Street, make sure to give yourself a break at a café.
3) ...................... . It’s impossible to describe the Grand Bazaar. In fact, it is a great feeling to get lost here. They say, 4) ...................... .