Mısır Bazaar
Spice Bazaar - An Aromatic Culinary Paradise
If you don't want to get lost in the maze of the Grand Bazaar, then you should visit the nearby Spice Bazaar.
This place is located in Eminönü near the Galata Bridge. If you want to take a flavor tour in Istanbul, this is the first place you should go! In its heyday in the 17th century, this richly decorated “L” shaped market was the final stop for camel caravans traveling to China, India and the East on the Silk Road.
The market, which is relatively smaller, mainly stocks spices and other food items. The sight and smell of the Spice Bazaar takes everyone who visits the bazaar to another dreamland. Although the Spice Bazaar, with nearly a hundred vendors, is not as busy as the Grand Bazaar, it has many things that you will want to try again, including the city's authentic food and drinks, when you return from your Istanbul trip.
So, what makes the Spice Bazaar such an attractive place? The Spice Bazaar is unique both historically and aesthetically as a shopping mall. It is very difficult to walk around this market without buying something, with its lanterns hanging from the ceilings and stalls with dazzling natural soaps! It is very enjoyable to wander here under the centuries-old vaulted ceilings, watch the view and breathe in the smells.
The bazaar takes its name from the colorful and diverse spices. Gourmets; You will instantly recognize the smells and aromas of cinnamon, cumin, saffron, turmeric, mint, thyme, hazelnuts, pistachios, almonds, Turkish coffee and Turkish delight in the bazaar, which offers a feast of smells. The many rare plant species here create an atmosphere found nowhere else in the world. While Turkish delicacies are arranged harmoniously here, lanterns hanging from the vaulted ceilings illuminate the market with a sweet light.
Spice Bazaar offers not only spices but also delicious Turkish dishes. Turkish delight, which stands out with its bright colors and diversity, is a sweet snack. Turkish delight, which has a unique texture, has a soft consistency. You can best enjoy Turkish delight while drinking tea or Turkish coffee. Turkish delight will definitely delight your palate!
It is not easy to browse everything in the Spice Bazaar! Shining mosaic chandeliers, dried meat options, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants hanging in the shops will guide you through the market!
Of course, spices are not the only thing that stands out in this market! Nuts, dried fruits, rich dairy products are some of the other options you can find in the market.
You can taste the products before purchasing them at the Spice Bazaar. Sellers are very enthusiastic about offering products to their customers.
The market also has a wide variety of delicious teas. Many types of tea, from jasmine to chamomile and mixed Turkish tea blends, await tea drinkers. Since Turks are even more fond of tea than the British, drinking tea is a culture in itself in these lands. You should drink this healthy tea every morning for breakfast, which will remind you of Istanbul.
You can also find cute and small restaurants in the small streets of the market, where there are fresh produce and fish stalls. The Spice Bazaar is a fascinating feast of gastronomic wonders!
