Sultanahmet-Old City

Grand Bazaar

kapalä± ã‡aråŸä±. (http://www.grandbazaarist...). istanbul's grand old bazaar with an estimated 4400 shops lined along covered walkways. it is said to be the world's oldest shopping mall, covers several blocks and features a labyrinth of side streets to keep you lost for the better part of a day. the shops are organized around their wares, e.g. the silver jewelers are clustered together, the carpet shops are clustered elsewhere and the shoe shops are bunched together somewhere else. parts of it now are rather touristy most locals don't shop there and you're likely to pay a little more for your purchase than elsewhere but with the vast selection you'll find what you're looking for and it's one of istanbul's character pieces.polisajci brothers antique show, 37-39 yaglikcilar sokak, ic cebeci han, +90 212 5261831. you will find ottoman and other antique metal ware - copper bowls, jugs, pots and the like - once used in hammams and kitchens.derviåŸ, 33-35 keseciler sokak, +90 212 514 4525 . turko-californian spa shop with raw silk and cotton clothing made to last a long time.chalabi, 6 sandal bedesten sokak, +90 212 5228171. grand bazaars’ oldest family-run antiques dealer offers ottoman silver, furniture and jewelry from old ottoman families, and other oriental treasures.deli kä±zä±n yeri, 82 halä±cä±lar ã‡aråŸä±sä±, +90 212 526 1251 . deli kä±zä±n yeri the crazy lady's place was founded by the crazy lady herself, an american who has retired in turkey, who specializes in creating flat, useful, packable items using traditional turkish motifs, handicrafts and fabrics. items produced by local artists suiting the flavor of the shop comprise the rest of their inventory. the selection of items changes constantly, but generally includes items such as placemats, tablecloths, purses, doorstops, plastic bag holders, napkin rings, tea cozies, turkish-flavored teddy bears and dolls, luggage tags, aprons, pillows, and limited edition clothing.deli kä±zä±n yeri junior, 42 halä±cä±lar ã‡aråŸä±sä±, +90 224 757 4229. the grand bazaar's first and only children's store, filled with turkish inspired toys and games for kids of all ages. your kids will love it!can antik art and antiques, cadircilar caddesi lutfullah sokak no 34/36, beyazit in the grand bazaar, ☎ +90 212 512-58-28, . you will find ottoman and other antique metalware here - copper bowls, jugs, pots ottoman silver, furniture jevelry and big colection antique textile dating back to ottoman era.  edit

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Historia
Vatan Caddesi (Adnan Menderes Bulv.) 2, Fatih
+90 212 532-02-02
roughly at the midway between 'Aksaray' and 'Emniyet-Fatih' stations of M1 metro line; public bus stop 'İskenderpaşa' is right in front of the place

Recently opened Historia is the only shopping mall in Old City and likely will be the only one, as large-scale new development is restricted in most of this part of the city, and is the place to go if you are looking into something more modern and less touristy than Covered Bazaar. Usual selections of garment, electronics, and furniture stores, a large supermarket, as well as a bowling alley, fast food joints, and movie theater. While there, you may also want to check out Fenari İsa Mosque just next to Historia across the narrow alley at the side of the mall, which is a small red-brick Byzantine church from early era, which was renovated in 1970s and now serves as a mosque after staying derelict since a fire damaged the building in 1918.

Istanbul's historical bazaars are located in Old City.

Polisajci Brothers Antique Show, 37-39 Yaglikcilar Sokak, Ic Cebeci Han, +90 212 5261831. You will find Ottoman and other antique metal ware - copper bowls, jugs, pots and the like - once used in hammams and kitchens.

Derviş, 33-35 Keseciler Sokak, +90 212 514 4525 (http://www.dervis.com). Turko-Californian spa shop with raw silk and cotton clothing made to last a long time.

Chalabi, 6 Sandal Bedesten Sokak, +90 212 5228171. Grand Bazaars’ oldest family-run antiques dealer offers Ottoman silver, furniture and jewelry from old Ottoman families, and other oriental treasures.

Deli Kızın Yeri, 82 Halıcılar Çarşısı, +90 212 526 1251 (http://www.delikiz.com/). Deli Kızın Yeri The Crazy Lady's Place was founded by The Crazy Lady herself, an American who has retired in Turkey, who specializes in creating flat, useful, packable items using traditional Turkish motifs, handicrafts and fabrics. Items produced by local artists suiting the flavor of the shop comprise the rest of their inventory. The selection of items changes constantly, but generally includes items such as placemats, tablecloths, purses, doorstops, plastic bag holders, napkin rings, tea cozies, Turkish-flavored teddy bears and dolls, luggage tags, aprons, pillows, and limited edition clothing.

Deli Kızın Yeri Junior, 42 Halıcılar Çarşısı, +90 224 757 4229. The Grand Bazaar's first and only children's store, filled with Turkish inspired toys and games for kids of all ages. Your kids will love it!

Can Antik
Cadircilar Caddesi Lutfullah Sokak no 34/36, Beyazit
+90 212 512-58-28
in the Grand Bazaar

You will find Ottoman and other antique metalware here - copper bowls, jugs, pots Ottoman silver, furniture jevelry and big colection antique textile dating back to Ottoman era.

Rugs and kilims

Mevlana rug store, torun sok. 1, sultanahmet, +90 212 5171260 fax:+90 212 5177476 . mevlana rug store is the only store which is recommended by the new york times.bazaar 55 rug house, akbiyik cad. 55, sultanahmet, +90 212 6382289 . the carpet shop known to be most trust-worthy.mehmet cetinkaya gallery, kucuk ayasofya caddesi, 7 tavukhane sokak, +90 212 5176808 . glorious museum-quality textiles, a feast for the eyes.best carpet gallery, binbirdirek caddesi no. 3/36 , +90 535 722 01 75 . buy online rugs and kilims.

Mevlana Rug Store, Torun sok. 1, Sultanahmet, +90 212 5171260 fax:+90 212 5177476 (http://www.mevlanarugstore.com). Mevlana Rug store is the only store which is recommended by The New York Times.

Bazaar 55 Rug House, Akbiyik Cad. 55, Sultanahmet, +90 212 6382289 (http://bazaar55.com). The carpet shop known to be most trust-worthy.

Mehmet Cetinkaya Gallery, Kucuk Ayasofya Caddesi, 7 Tavukhane Sokak, +90 212 5176808 (http://www.cetinkayagalle...). Glorious museum-quality textiles, a feast for the eyes.

Best Carpet Gallery, Binbirdirek Caddesi No. 3/36 , +90 535 722 01 75 (http://www.bestcarpetgall...). buy online Rugs and Kilims.

Chalcedony

A semi-precious gemstone named after the near-by town of chalcedon.chalcedony, 2 ayasofya caferiye sokak, +90 212 5276376 . one stop shop for raw rocks, smooth stones and finished jewelry of the pale-blue, semiprecious chalcedony.

Chalcedony, 2 Ayasofya Caferiye Sokak, +90 212 5276376 (http://www.kalsedon.com.tr). One stop shop for raw rocks, smooth stones and finished jewelry of the pale-blue, semiprecious chalcedony.

You can buy tourist-kitsch souveniors all around the city. A magnet with coloured picture of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia will cost 2 TL each.

Haggling over the price is the norm when shopping. Shopkeepers usually let you offer a price lower than the retail price; once a price agreeable to both is met, then the sale can be finalized.

Certain stalls selling tourist-kitsch souveniors near tourist areas e.g. Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace might have staff that are rude/uncouth and make jokes' at tourists' expense during a sale. An example is the tourist-kitsch souvenior shop nearest the exit of Topkapi Palace, where the young sales staff there have been observed on several occasions to be rude and make jokes at the expense of foreign tourists. It is therefore advisable to buy from older traders, as they are more friendly and more respectful of tourists.

It is therefore advisable to buy from older traders, as they are more friendly and more respectful of tourists.