The most famous markets in Istanbul

The Turkish city of Istanbul is distinguished by its possession of a group of the most famous and most important huge markets that provide those who visit it with all their requests and needs, and the contents of these markets are not limited to local goods, but you will find international brands in them. The markets of Istanbul are some of the most important places of tourism in Istanbul that tourists visit, and the markets vary, so you find popular, cheap wholesale markets within the reach of everyone and other high-end markets that depend on the presentation of the most famous international brands of clothing, and you also find markets that are interested in imitating international brands and offer them at lower prices and somewhat good quality. 

Istanbul also has more than 200 beautiful and wonderful markets spread all over the city. The markets in Istanbul provide you with a wide range of good goods at cheap prices such as (vegetables, fruits, clothes, leather goods, copper goods, textiles, handicrafts,) and many others. 

What are the most famous markets in Istanbul?

1. The Egyptian market in Istanbul 
2. Arasta market 
3. Al-Nahhasin (coppersmiths) market, which was called the (Bayazit Popular market). 
4. The weekly markets in Istanbul, which are the bazaars 
5. Friday market in Istanbul 
6. Sunday Bazaar 
7. Istanbul markets in wholesale 
8. Marter Market in Istanbul 
9. Laleli Market in Istanbul 
10. Wholesale clothing market Al-Fateh Street 
11. Osmanbey Market in Istanbul 
12. Mahmoud Pasha Market in Istanbul 
13. Baghdad Street in Istanbul 
14. Book Market 
15. Istiklal Street in Istanbul

We will talk below about some markets in terms of their location, history, and contents: 

• The Egyptian market in Istanbul: This market is located in the Eminonu area in the European section of Istanbul, and the main entrance to it is facing the new mosque. You can go to this market in Istanbul by using the tram and heading to Eminonu station. The Egyptian market is considered the second-largest traditional market in the city, close to the Grand Bazaar, this market was built in 1597 and is considered one of the oldest popular Istanbul markets, and contains many shops that sell spices, so this market is also called the Spice Market or the Attarin Market. It also contains many shops, about 140 shops, varying between dairy, nuts, spices, herbs, and others. There are about six entrances to the Egyptian market, and the main entrance to the market is located in front of the new mosque. The market also includes the most delicious oriental and western sweets shops, where you can enjoy their wonderful taste. Most importantly, it contains gift and accessories shops that design a mixture of modern Turkish culture and ancient Ottoman culture. There are pots that are decorated with the best drawings that reflect the Ottoman culture.
• Al-Nahhasin Market or the so-called (Beyazit Popular Market): This market is located in the Beyazit area between the Lalali district and Sultanahmet district. It is one of the cheap markets in Istanbul that tourists visit to obtain the ancient copper industries. This market specializes in selling copper household items and handicrafts and the market attracts visitors and tourists from different countries of the world, as it is located in a lively and active area, and even in winter, the movement in this market is not active. This market also contains wonderful shops for handicrafts of gold and silver and leather shops. In its narrow corridors, there are cheap shops for women, men, and children. You can visit it from 8 am to 7 pm except for Sundays and holidays when this market is closed. 

• Weekly markets in Istanbul: They are popular mobile bazaars throughout the week; as they wander on every street or neighborhood on a specific day of the week, and the bazaars have all the daily needs and requirements of the people of the neighborhood without the need to go shopping from the high-priced markets. These bazaars are also called the "one-lira market" in Turkey, because of their cheap and appropriate prices for all segments of society. 
• Friday Market (Friday Bazaar): The market is located in the Fendak Zada ​​area of ​​Al-Fateh, directly opposite the tramway station. This bazaar provides (vegetables, fruits, clothes, bags, and shoes) in addition to household items and other needs. The Friday bazaar operates on Fridays only from 9 am until 7 pm.
• Baghdad Street in Istanbul: Baghdad Street is one of the most famous shopping places in Istanbul for clothes, as it is located on the Asian side of Istanbul. The history of this street dates back to the Ottoman era. It is similar to Istiklal Street in terms of crowding, restaurants, cafes, and shops. This street is located on the Asian side of Istanbul. The length of this street is 6 km, and includes many local clothing stores, and includes a number of international stores, in addition to restaurants and cafes, in addition to small shopping buildings. 
• Book Market: The history of this market dates back to the fifteenth century, and it is a market for selling and displaying books since the Byzantine times. This market is located between the Great Market and Bayezit Mosque, as it served as a literary and intellectual center during the Ottoman period. However, the importance of this market has declined over time after establishing new markets around the city, but students still visit it to buy stationery and school supplies, and some international novels. A statue has been erected in the center of this market for a person called "Ibrahim Mutafarriqah", the author of the first book printed in Turkey (1732).

We were on a quick tour of some of the markets that Istanbul is rich in. If you intend to go to Turkey one day and visit Istanbul, you must visit these markets and enjoy all the goods in them.