OVERVIEW :

Kapalıçarşı, constructed by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1461, is a historical shopping square surrounded by shops covered with roofs and domes. Between Kapalıçarşı and Spice Bazaar is Eminonu, the heart of İstanbul and commerce, where all these wonderful markets meet. In this gigantic maze of sales, you will find İstanbul's best authentic markets, offering everything your heart desires, from fresh fish brought by fishermen to the best furniture manufacturer in the old town. With dozens of specialty shops, both tourists and locals find themselves surrounded by an abundance of variety and choice.