Tourists, hawkers, and locals come together at the
Grand Bazaar to comb its labyrinthine passageways in
search of a bargain – be it a pair of brand name
jeans, a handcrafted silk rug, or a perfectly brewed
cup of tea. Outside the vast bazaar, worn, narrow
streets wind their way down from its lofty perch to
the southern shore of the Golden Horn, where the
evocatively aromatic Spice Bazaar beckons alongside
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the elegant New Mosque (opened in 1665). Nearby, the
famed Galata Bridge offers pedestrian access to urban
delights across the river in Istanbul’s more
residential and contemporary neighborhoods, while the
must-see sights of Sultanahmet are but a leisurely
stroll away.
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