The Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, founded by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1460, is one of the oldest and largest covered shopping centers in the world. Located between Nuruosmaniye, Mercan, and Beyazıt, it has grown over 250 years to its current massive size and served as the financial center of the Ottoman Empire.

Location: Beyazıt, Fatih, Istanbul
Significance:Istanbul's largest and oldest covered commercial center.

Architecture:The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, whose foundations were laid in 1461, is a classic example of Ottoman architecture with its vaulted streets, domes, caravanserais, and a vast labyrinth of over 3600 shops.The city has 21 main entrance gates and more than 60 streets. It covers an area of ​​30,700 square meters.