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| Istanbul has a great number of Bazaars and Markets. Here are some of the major markets. Grand Bazaar The Grand Bazaar was built at the command of Mehmet the Conqueror shortly after the conquest of Constantinople. Although at the beginning it consisted only two bedestens (ware houses) with the addition of shops, hans, caravanserails, gates, mosques, baths, this amazing labyrinth became a city in the city. Egyptian Bazaar During the Byzantine centuries, this location by the Golden horn was the market area for Genoese and Venetian Goods. This L shaped market which has nearly 100 shop and 6 gates was built in the 17th century as part of the Yeni Camii complex. Arasta Market
book Market or Sahaflar Carsisi Located between Grand bazaar and Bayezit Mosque, the book market is a fascinating place for book collectors and for ordinary population. In addition to old hand written books, one can find books on any object and in any language.
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Arasta market was built in the 17th century to have income for the
restorations and upkeep of the Blue Mosque. It is built over the former Byzantine
Palace of Constantinople. The merchants in Arasta Bazaar specialize in rugs and
kilims.
