Grand Bazaar, İstanbul.

As I've been talking on it on my previous posts, the Grand Bazaar of İstanbul is marvelous with the touch of history that grasp you just as you take your first step from one of its gates. The roof is also a masterpiece with the painted embellishments just as the arched architecture of the corridors. While most of the marketplaces around the world were in open air with benches on the solid ground the covered bazaar was really an exception and privilege for the merchandisers. It's located in the city walls of the old city; in the district of Fatih (the district named after the conqueror of the city Mehmet the 2nd.) on the Historical Peninsula. It stretches between Bayezid and Nuruosmaniye mosques. The construction of it started in 1455; shortly after the Ottoman conquest. Year after year all sultans added new buildings and parts to it that sell specified goods like textile, apparel, shoes, golden jewelry, spice and luxury goods. It was the mirro of the power of the empire in trade for years showing the glory, splendor and magnificence of the 'Sultan' and prosperity and wealth of the Empire. As you'll see on the photos; one should spare a few hours minimum to see it thoroughly. For more information you can google; Grand Bazzar, İstanbul, where you'll find enough links. I hope you all will like it...