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MISIR ÇARŞISI – The Spice Bazaar in Istanbul || Turkey Destination Highlight

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A must-see is definitely the Egyptian Spice Bazaar in the Old City of Istanbul. Yes there is the Grand Bazaar that I also say visit to say you visit, but I personally prefer the Spice Bazaar for actual shopping purposes – it’s where the locals shop and have shopped since it began in 1664!

Of course the obvious thing you buy there is, well…spices! 🙂 The variety is vast and the way they display them is a photographers dream!

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I would also buy tea there…Turkish Tea, apple tea, rosehip tea…any tea! And tea also make a great souvenir for friends and loved ones!

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OF course it has souvenir items and other such Turkish items that you will want to bring home…

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 Above: pottery and dishes

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Above: mosaic votive holders

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 Above: perfume oils

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 Above: Evil Eye charms

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 Above: slippers

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 Above: typical souvenir knicknacks

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Above: Tea cups and saucers

Oh did you know that as far as buying Saffron, the Turkish Saffron is NOT the one to buy – albeit it cheaper, the Iranian one is the one that has more flavor. Remember that when you buy Saffron there 😉

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One thing is certain – Turks LOVE their dessert! And between baklava, dried fruits and delight…you will have a zillion options to choose from!
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The shops are awesome…and one shop in particular – GOZDE – has an upper floor that is a glass ceiling/floor that looks down into the storm below – trippy and cool! 🙂

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So the next time you go to Istanbul, be sure to visit here – you will come away with many treasures…and for sure a full belly 🙂

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 From the photos above, what do you think YOU would want to bring home from your travels?

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