The Grand Bazaar, built in the 15th century, can be called the oldest shopping mall in the world. It has 54.653 square meters covering area ans still ranks as one of the world’s biggest covered markets. Today, the bazaar has , 21 gates, 16 hans, 64 lanes, mosques, banks, a police station, restaurants, workshops and more than 3000 shops. It has also 5 main gates that you'll use:
Istanbul: Home of Grand Bazaar
Istanbul: Home of Grand Bazaar
Istanbul: Home of Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar, built in the 15th century, can be called the oldest shopping mall in the world. It has 54.653 square meters covering area ans still ranks as one of the world’s biggest covered markets. Today, the bazaar has , 21 gates, 16 hans, 64 lanes, mosques, banks, a police station, restaurants, workshops and more than 3000 shops. It has also 5 main gates that you'll use: