The Grand Bazaar
The first shopping mall in the world, it was market place during the Byzantine Empire (330 A.D) and was constructed as a mall in 1461. The Grand Bazaar is completely covered, with domed ceilings and 4500 shops. I was feverish with excitement. There are so many interesting things, fabrics, scarfs, linen, pottery, tiles, jackets and more. All the sales pitches you could want (including complementary tea).
The variety of plates and vases, all hand painted.
My favourite fabric store in in the Grand Bazaar, I could spend a long time in this place.
January 11th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
hehe i like the turkish photo in the background
January 12th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Paul took the Pic- rag him!!
January 12th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
The conspiracy theories begin:)
January 18th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Looks fabulous. THe QV Melbourne Markets pale into insignificance unless you like really big prawns, lobsters and the leanest meat in Aus.