Egyptian Bazaar in Turkey, Istanbul resort
Rating: 8,9/10 (1248 votes)  Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market, Mysyr Charshysy) is considered the second largest, after the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul market. It was founded in 1660 and is located in the Eminenu area, next to the Galata Bridge. The Egyptian Bazaar has two wings. The domes towering above it are covered with lead. In the 17th century, largely thanks to this bazaar, the construction work of the Yeni Jami mosque was financed. The name Egyptian Bazaar appeared at the market for the reason that the main volume of spices, which the market specialized in, came to the country from Egypt. Currently, there are about eighty shops in the Egyptian Bazaar. In them you can buy not only a variety of spices, as well as medicinal plants, but also national sweets, dried fruits, We also recommend reading Ruins of Priene in Turkey, Aegean coast resort Topic: Egyptian Bazaar in Turkey, Istanbul resort. |
