These days you can find some pretty cheap Turkey holidays, making this beautiful country more accessible than ever before. Have a holiday here, and you'll find sun, sand and sea, plus great food and culture, all on your doorstep. It's also a great place to do some cheap shopping, as the market culture in Turkey is truly incredible.
One of the most famous markets in Turkey is the Grand Bazaar in the capital city of Instanbul. Built in 1701 by the Sultan Mehmet, this bazaar covers 65 streets in all, and has literally thousands of shops and stalls. Visitors looking to explore this incredible market on their Turkey holidays should take time to stop and discover all the amazing sights and smells. From the modest stalls in Arasta Bazaar to the upmarket wares of the Kapalicarsi, you are sure to find anything you're looking for in this bustling market. Also keep an eye out for the seven different fountains contained within the Grand Bazaar.
If you're visiting the famous Blue Mosque in Istanbul, stop in at the Handicrafts Centre directly across the street. This indoor market sells a range of handmade ceramics and handicrafts which will make great gifts. From hand painted silks to Anatolian dolls, it's a chance to support the local crafts industry as well as pick up something truly unique. Plus it's a stunning shopping experience given its setting in the ancient Medrese.
Istiklal Caddesi in Taksim has a more western approach for the shopping experience with boutiques, some great restaurants and a good night life. The Bosphorus Strait is a really busy waterway and it is possible to take the ferry from Eminonu to the Black Sea. Anadolu Kavagi is a fantastic place for a seafood lunch before climbing to the 14th century Byzantine fortress.
It is worth making the effort to see the Roman baths, theatre, and the column of Julian. There are also several beautiful and historically interesting mosques, of which the largest (and surprisingly most recent, dating to the 1980s) is the Kocatepe Mosque, which is exceptionally beautiful and built in the Ottoman style. It would also be a tragedy to miss The Museum of The Anatolian Civilisations. They have a fantastic range of exhibits covering many different civilisations over thousands of years. If you love history and archaeology, Holidays in Istanbul Turkey will be for you.
One of the most famous markets in Turkey is the Grand Bazaar in the capital city of Instanbul. Built in 1701 by the Sultan Mehmet, this bazaar covers 65 streets in all, and has literally thousands of shops and stalls. Visitors looking to explore this incredible market on their Turkey holidays should take time to stop and discover all the amazing sights and smells. From the modest stalls in Arasta Bazaar to the upmarket wares of the Kapalicarsi, you are sure to find anything you're looking for in this bustling market. Also keep an eye out for the seven different fountains contained within the Grand Bazaar.
If you're visiting the famous Blue Mosque in Istanbul, stop in at the Handicrafts Centre directly across the street. This indoor market sells a range of handmade ceramics and handicrafts which will make great gifts. From hand painted silks to Anatolian dolls, it's a chance to support the local crafts industry as well as pick up something truly unique. Plus it's a stunning shopping experience given its setting in the ancient Medrese.
Istiklal Caddesi in Taksim has a more western approach for the shopping experience with boutiques, some great restaurants and a good night life. The Bosphorus Strait is a really busy waterway and it is possible to take the ferry from Eminonu to the Black Sea. Anadolu Kavagi is a fantastic place for a seafood lunch before climbing to the 14th century Byzantine fortress.
It is worth making the effort to see the Roman baths, theatre, and the column of Julian. There are also several beautiful and historically interesting mosques, of which the largest (and surprisingly most recent, dating to the 1980s) is the Kocatepe Mosque, which is exceptionally beautiful and built in the Ottoman style. It would also be a tragedy to miss The Museum of The Anatolian Civilisations. They have a fantastic range of exhibits covering many different civilisations over thousands of years. If you love history and archaeology, Holidays in Istanbul Turkey will be for you.
