Grand Bazaar-Istanbul
The Grand Bazaar was originally founded by Mehmet II in 1461 in order to provide traders with a safe and orderly place to conduct business. It's one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. It is well known for its jewelry, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices, and antique shops.
There are a total of 65 streets and 18 portals, eight of these are grand portals. The bazaar attracts between 250,000-400,000 daily visitors and has over 25,000 employees.
The Bazaar was originally made of wood. It was burnt down five times, the most serious damage was inflicted during the fires of 1546 and 1651. The market was enlarged during the reign of Suleymaniye I and rebuilt to the present plan in 1701. A 1954 fire destroyed more than half of the bazaar.
Grand Bazaar-Istanbul
The Grand Bazaar was originally founded by Mehmet II in 1461 in order to provide traders with a safe and orderly place to conduct business. It's one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. It is well known for its jewelry, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices, and antique shops.
There are a total of 65 streets and 18 portals, eight of these are grand portals. The bazaar attracts between 250,000-400,000 daily visitors and has over 25,000 employees.
The Bazaar was originally made of wood. It was burnt down five times, the most serious damage was inflicted during the fires of 1546 and 1651. The market was enlarged during the reign of Suleymaniye I and rebuilt to the present plan in 1701. A 1954 fire destroyed more than half of the bazaar.