Kapali Carsi

The Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi in turkish) or the Covered Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered bazaar in the world. Situated in the heart of the city, the bazaar consisted originally of two 15th century building with thick walls that were covered with domes, today, the bazaar consists of over four thousands shops stretching over a maze of sixty lanes, 24 hans, 22 gates, restaurants, mosques, fountains and teahouses.

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