Markets in Istanbul

As in any other major Turkish city, Istanbul is also available in a range of markets. As elsewhere in Eastern bazaar, it is desirable also in Istanbul, to negotiate. As a tourist you should be here by the - do not let the price tags irritating - if everyone present. This policy framework, and make the initial offer to the seller. Istanbul markets are noisy, colorful, word and gesture-rich. Caution: As a western tourist who gives out of fear, but out of ignorance or out of generosity in negotiating, can be "frowned upon" because it is in Turkey as well as rude or arrogant will not participate in the negotiation. Go to the bazaar in Istanbul, is the East, as in all countries: it is constantly approached by dealers. As in other parts of Istanbul is also true that one must be careful here, because the tour operators warning that this product is of inferior quality and is offered as claimed factory build, occurs in the city of Istanbul. - For "black sheep"is well known everywhere.

The bazaar's largest and most famous in Istanbul, on the other hand, the Eminonu district, the Grand Bazaar (BeyazÄt district). This is a covered bazaar with more than 4,000 stores. In the same district is also the Egyptian Bazaar. This takes place near the Galata Bridge and Yeni Cami. Addition of spices can be found here and textiles, electronics, and newspapers and a number of other products. The main industries here, but the trade in food and textiles. Worth visiting is the Sali Pazari, the largest weekly market in the city. This is done in the Jewish neighborhood in the Golden Horn has opened the market every Tuesday from 8:00 bis clock 20:00. Who wants to buy fish that if the Balik Pazari Galatasaray go, one of the oldest fish markets of the city. These are the largest source of fish in the city. But in addition to fish, you can shop here more. A choice of cheese, but also candies and other specialties. This market is held every day, and in Ortakoy Medani. This market is open and accessible until late at night.