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Kapah Carsi

Istanbul, Turkey
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Ranked #64 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

combination of all bazaar types survived style of byznatiums and ottomans. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Kapalı Çarşı - Grand Bazaar You can feel yorself as if you are in ancient times More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

It was openned in the 15th century. There are around 3600 shops. It is most known for carpets, gold and diamonds, but you can find variety of things such as towels, leather, bags, and even antiques. Spare at least 3 hours. Nice cafes in it for short breaks. You will be amazed at how many different languages are spoken in... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

don't miss. Spend a whole day in the small streets of covered bazaar. You can discover a secret place and you can meet misterious person, or you can find a magic object in these numerous small shops. The seller are very friendly and helpful. They will be your volunteer guide in the most interesting journey of your life. Be careful... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

You can spend a whole day at Kapalı Carshı , which is the ''Covered Bazaar '' . Just let yourself be lost in there , enjoy the sweet taste of hard core '' bargaining '' ( never pay more than the half of the list price , if you get away with 1/4 of the list price,good job ! )This... More

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Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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