Egyptian Bazaar

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I am a sucker for a great market and Istanbul has several to keep you happy. Today we’re roaming the Egyptian Bazaar aka the Spice Bazaar.

We were planning to visit the sprawling Grand Bazaar but had not checked the opening hours – so found it shut!! Epic fail!

But we did find some aloof felines on our journey, so not a complete waste!

A variety of colorful folded fabrics with logos arranged in stacks, with a cat sitting beside them.
A colorful shopfront displaying carpets and lamps in the Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, with vibrant fabrics and decorative items hanging outside.
A tabby cat lounging on the seat of an orange and white scooter, with an old bazaar and mosque visible in the background.

The Spice bazaar is found in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district.

It is a colourful temple to the senses has around 85 shops selling spices, Turkish delight and other sweets, jewellery, souvenirs, and dried fruits and nuts.

Enjoy this epic photo dump as I went a little snap happy as usual . . .

A beautifully designed interior of an arched ceiling, featuring intricate black and white patterns and decorations.
A vibrant spice market display featuring various colorful spices, dried fruits, and sweets, with traditional Turkish elements and flags in the background.
Interior view of a market with ornate arches, traditional Turkish decorations, and Turkish flags displayed.
Colorful display of various spices and herbs in clear containers at a market, including pink, yellow, and green powders, along with dried flowers and tea leaves.
A vibrant market display featuring an array of dried fruits, nuts, and spices, with colorful strings of dried peppers hanging above.
A spice shop display featuring colorful dried herbs and spices hanging from the ceiling, with a variety of packaged products on shelves and a man in a white coat assisting customers.
A colorful display of various blue evil eye talismans and accessories, arranged on hangers and shelves.
A collection of brightly colored decorative lamps with intricate mosaic patterns, showcasing various shapes and sizes, lit up to highlight their vibrant colors.
A vibrant display of colorful mosaic lamps hanging in a shop, showcasing intricate designs and patterns.
Entrance of Batas Spice Shop featuring colorful displays of spices and Turkish delights inside an arched stone hallway.
A display of various types of tea in a market, including diabetes tea, black tea, pomegranate tea, and apple tea, with labels indicating each type.
A vibrant market display featuring various spices, herbs, and dried fruits arranged in colorful heaps with labeled signs in both Arabic and English.
Colorful display of spices and dried flowers in a market, with labeled containers including sumac, turmeric, and pomegranate flower tea.
Display of various colorful natural soaps for sale, with a sign indicating the price of 100€.
A bustling spice market with various colorful spices and dried fruits displayed in baskets. A man with glasses stands next to the vibrant displays, while shoppers explore the market.
A vibrant display of various dried herbs, flowers, and spices in market containers, with a glass of dark tea in the foreground. Labels indicate some items, including 'Stomach Tea'.
A vibrant display of spices in a market, featuring piles of cumin, turmeric, curry powder, and sumac, each labeled with their prices.
A colorful display of various traditional sweets, including nut rolls, pistachio-covered treats, and sugar-coated pastries arranged neatly in a market setting.
A colorful display of various Turkish delights and candies in a market, featuring stacks of different flavored sweets, some wrapped in plastic, with a price tag reading 380 TL.
A colorful display of various dried herbs and teas, organized in sections with labels including 'Jasmine with Mint', 'Relax Tea', and 'Cholesterol Tea'.
A colorful display of decorative glass lanterns and candle holders in various shapes and sizes, showcasing intricate designs and vibrant colors. The lanterns are illuminated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
A beautifully crafted chandelier featuring multiple blue glass lanterns with intricate metalwork, hanging in a shop adorned with decorative items.
A vibrant market stall displaying a variety of spices and dried fruits, with colorful packaging and labels. The background features decorative wall art and a blue jersey hanging from the display.
A close-up view of jasmine flower tea balls, featuring round, dried floral shapes with pink tips, displayed in a market setting with colorful dried flowers in the background.

The Spice Bazaar was built in 1664 as an extension of the Yeni Camii complex, and its revenues helped support the upkeep of the mosque and its philanthropic institutions such as a school, a hospital and several baths.

Colorful display of natural soaps and goods at a market stall in the Spice Bazaar, featuring various hues and products on shelves.
Packages of various herbal teas including Relax Tea, Red Rose, Rose Tea, and Ottoman Tea displayed in a market.

The market is L shaped with arched ceilings patterned in black and white.

Here you can find many traditional spices and treats alongside other foods such as teas, honeycomb, turkish delights, meats and cheeses.

A collection of ornate coffee grinders with intricate engravings, displayed in various metallic finishes at a market stall.
A display of various Turkish delight and tea products from the brand HazerBaba, including mixed Turkish delight, pomegranate Turkish delight, and several flavors of tea.
Interior view of a colorful shop in the Spice Bazaar, featuring decorative plates on the walls and the sign 'Aladdin No. 6'.
Colorful assortment of dried herbs, fruits, and spices labeled as different types of tea including 'Love Tea', 'Relax Tea', and 'Energy Tea'.
Display of colorful spices and dried fruits in the Spice Bazaar, showcasing a variety of textures and hues.
Hanging strings of dried fruits and nuts, showcasing vibrant colors in the Spice Bazaar.
A vibrant display of colorful Turkish delight and dried fruit, showcasing an array of sweets in bright hues at the Spice Bazaar.
A vibrant display of traditional Turkish delights and colorful candies, showcasing various flavors and shapes in a market setting.
A colorful display of Turkish delights, including various flavors and textures, showcased in an Istanbul market.
Colorful cat-shaped pillows on display, featuring various cat designs and patterns.
A colorful display of various dried fruits, nuts, and sweets at a market stall in the Spice Bazaar, Istanbul.
Colorful assortment of dried fruits, including red and yellow slices, displayed at a market stall.
A colorful display of spices at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, featuring mounds of vibrant yellow, orange, red, and brown spices, labeled with prices.
A vibrant display of assorted dried fruits, including red apple slices, dried oranges, and purple vegetables, arranged in boxes at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul.

 The bazaar’s alternative name, the Egyptian Bazaar, stems from the fact that it was originally funded by taxes levied on Egyptian imports.

More stalls spill into the streets around the market with vibrant display of spices arranged in cone-shaped piles and dried herbs and colourful chili peppers hanging above.

A vibrant display of spices arranged in cone-shaped piles at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, with dried herbs and colorful chili peppers hanging above.
Close-up view of chestnuts piled on a market display, with a price tag indicating 250 Turkish Lira.
Vendors standing in front of a shop filled with colorful dried fruits and sweets at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul.

Published by Derbyshire Gal

World traveller, proud auntie, bit of a liability.

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