City: Beyazıt
Top Things to do in Beyazıt
What to do and see in Beyazıt, Turkey: The Best Things to do
The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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1. Dervis Bath Accessories & Ethnic Textiles
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By kylef694
This is one of those authentic stores in the Grand Bazaar where you can actually buy some high quality towels, without pressure, and for a fair price. I was recommended to visit here by several disinterested locals. The robes are awesome also!
2. Les Harems
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
Harem is a part of a house set apart for women and from which nonfamily males are excluded. Harems existed in the pre-Islamic civilizations of the Middle East and in the courts of pre-Islamic Assyria, Persia, and Egypt. The harem was also found in the courts of China and Japan as well as in India and southeast Asia. Large harems for wives and concubines were common in wealthy Arab households into the 20th century; the great harem of the Turkish sultans (15th–20th century) contained several hundred women, guarded by eunuchs. By the later 20th century, the full harem system remained only among conservative elements of Arab society.The harem was the ultimate symbol of the Sultan's power. His ownership of women, mostly slaves, was a sign of wealth, power, and sexual prowess. The institution was introduced in the Turkish society with adoption of Islam, under the influence of the Arab Caliphate, which the Ottomans emulated. To ensure the obedience of the women.
3. Sinan Pasha Complex
4. Kapali Carsi
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4.0 based on 11,931 reviews
Bargaining for goods is standard practice at the largest covered market in Turkey, rumored to contain over 4,000 shops.
Reviewed By Travelaround59 - London, United Kingdom
Still after so many years of coming to Istanbul once or twice a year I find the Grand Bazaar an amazing place to spend time and money. In this time I have found all different shops that are happy and welcome me on my return and I can always buy something...forget the pushy sellers and try to find little traditional shops/people that show you things and offer you tea and talk to you and bargain the price and you will leave the Bazaar with a wonderful life experience and lovely “souvenirs”!
5. Kilic Gift Shop
