Grand Bazaar — Local services in Erbil Central Subdistrict

Qaysari Bazaar . Erbil contains an extensive Qaysari, just south of the citadel in the center of town that was first established in the early 13th century AD. The Qaysari is entered through numerous alleys surrounding the Qaysari. Once inside, shoppers walk through a maze of narrow paths between the shops, underneath a roof of corrugated metal. Most alleys feature a unique product that is sold by a majority of the vendors in that location. The northeast corner of the Qaysari contains a north-south alley offering honey and dairy products, such as yogurt and cheeses. Many shops offer Chai Kurdi (Kurdish Tea) as a complimentary drink with good business from the local tea vendors in the Bazaar. It is very popular prior to festivities such as Newroz (Kurdish New Year) in which business excels with larger crowds and...

A fantastic bazaar in the oldest city!

Interesting and friendly place to visit Erbil. You won't find genuine biblical antiques, but you will find Kurdish people doing their everyday shopping for authentic Iraqi produce. Spices, kurdish clothing, gold, fish, vegetables, sweets, and some antiques. It is far too easy to spend hours exploring the maze of busyyy alleyways with the rich aromas of spices wafting throughout the bazaar. Not many places can brag about being the oldest (or one of the oldest!) continually inhabited city in the...

Thé central bazar, bustling with activity, small shops, coffee shops and restaurants where you can grab something to eat is awesome. An overwhelming blend of aromas, fragrances and - above all- sounds. Stop and try the Baklava, sweets made of filo pastry and covered with syrup and honey...Forrest Gump’s box of chocolate has got...