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Taşhan combines a historic caravanserai with Erzurum’s well-known Oltu stone market. If you want prayer beads or a piece of jewellery, allow time to compare the shops at a relaxed pace. Focus on the material, craftsmanship and finish: price differences may reflect details that are not obvious at...

Shopping in old Mardin is part of exploring its lanes, stone buildings and arcades. Keep your bazaar visit flexible: browse crafts and gifts first, then compare what catches your eye, taking a short break when the steps become tiring. This guide covers a bazaar district, rather than a modern...

For a souvenir with a Gaziantep character, start at the coppersmiths’ bazaar. The visit combines watching craftspeople with comparing cookware and smaller pieces. First decide what you want the item for: decoration, serving or cooking. An attractive appearance alone does not answer those...

Konya’s Bedesten suits anyone who wants to add a walk through shopping streets and small shops to a religious and cultural visit. The historic bazaar area has undergone restoration and work in cooperation with traders, and Konya Municipality organises shopping days there. Enjoy the commercial...

Kırkkaşık Bedesteni suits buying a Tarsus gift during a historic city visit. The domed stone building offers a different atmosphere from modern malls, and the official tourism guide describes shops selling crafts, gifts and local products inside. The bedesten dates to 1579, commissioned by...

🌿 Light shopping in old lanes Paspatur is Fethiye’s old bazaar in the central Cumhuriyet neighbourhood. Narrow lanes, traditional houses, cafés, crafts and gifts characterise the area, with the colourful umbrella street a prominent feature. A walk combines browsing, photography and a break...