Spice Bazaar, Historic bazaar in Eminönü, Turkey
The L-shaped Spice Bazaar contains 85 shops displaying mounds of colorful spices, dried fruits, nuts, Turkish delight, and traditional sweets under vaulted ceilings.
The marketplace was built in 1664 as part of the New Mosque complex, using taxes from Egyptian goods to fund charitable activities including schools and hospitals.
The market serves as a central trading point where merchants offer regional specialties from across Turkey, including traditional spice blends and local delicacies.
The Spice Bazaar welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with access through the main entrance near the New Mosque in Eminönü district.
Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi, located at the western corner of the bazaar, has supplied Istanbul with fresh-ground coffee for more than a century.
Location: Fatih
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 08:00-19:00; Sunday 09:30-19:00
Phone: +902125136597
Website: http://misircarsisi.net
GPS coordinates: 41.01639,28.97056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05
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