Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)

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One of the world's largest retail/wholesale/mix market (mixed traditional) in Istanbul, Turkey. One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Built starting in 1455. #1 most-visited tourist attraction in 2014 (91.25M visitors/year). Area: 30,700 sqm. Historic mega-market. Touristy but functional. Wholesale for carpets, textiles, gold. Haggling is expected and essential.

Step into the Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) — a historic mega-market that stretches across 30,700 square meters in Istanbul, Turkey. Since 1455, this covered market has linked traders with buyers from around the globe, and it's still one of the world's largest wholesale and retail destinations. Looking for gold jewelry, antiques, handmade lamps, leather goods, or spices? You'll find them all here, along with souvenirs and textiles. The bazaar also works as a functioning wholesale market for carpets and fabrics, attracting serious buyers who know how to haggle. With millions of visitors every year, it's one of Istanbul's most-visited attractions. So whether you deal in gold or gifts, this Turkish bazaar offers authentic product sourcing backed by centuries of commercial history.