The grand dame of Turkey’s shopping options, and the most obvious starting point for those looking to burn through some Turkish lira, the Grand Bazaar dates to the 15th century and its majestic covered lanes boast more than 4,000 shops. While shopping for carpets, coffee sets, jewellery, traditional handicrafts and much, much more is de rigueur, the real pleasure comes from simply strolling around and soaking up the history of this magnificent space.
