Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

bazaar was the last stop for the camel caravans that travelled the Silk Road from China, India and Persia. On the west side of the market, there are outdoor produce stalls selling fresh foodstuff from all over Anatolia, including a wonderful selection of cheeses. Also here is the most famous coffee supplier in İstanbul, Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi, established over 100 years ago. This is located on the corner of Hasırcılar Caddesi, which is full of shops selling foodstuffs and kitchenware. DID YOU KNOW? A Leeches are still used for traditional medical treatments in Turkey. You’ll see them being offered for sale in the outdoor market on the eastern side of the Spice Bazaar, alongside poultry and pot plants.

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A Mısır Çarşısı, Egyptian Market A MAP , E2 A % 212-513 6597 A www.misircarsisi.org A h 8am-7.30pm A j Eminönü