Istanbul Bazaar — Local services in Fatih

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I recently visited the bazaar and I have some thoughts that I would like to share with you. While the bazaar is an iconic destination in Turkey and offers a unique shopping experience, I must say that I was disappointed with the quality of many of the shops inside.

Most of the shops inside the bazaar sell fake brands, and I found it puzzling why they all seemed so similar to each other. The fake copies of LV, Chanel, Prada, and other high-end brands were abundant, and I couldn't help but wonder why there wasn't more variety on offer. As someone who appreciates the quality of Turkish clothes and accessories, I was expecting to see something more unique and authentic.

That said, I did find some nice shops outside the bazaar, each with its own category, on different streets. If you are looking for something specific, it might be worthwhile to explore these areas as well.

One thing that I did appreciate about the bazaar is that you can find shops for currency exchange. I found that the rates were quite good compared to those in Taksim and Bursa, so it might be worth considering if you need to exchange money.

Overall, my experience at the bazaar was mixed. While I appreciated the unique shopping experience, I was disappointed with the abundance of fake brands and lack of variety. However, I would still recommend visiting the bazaar for the ambiance and...

Massive bazaar with many internal alleyways lined with shops selling fake designer products. Different quality fakes have different prices. Since this is one of the touristic spots in Sultanahmet, the prices of everything inside the bazaar are jacked up many times over. Beware the persistent salesmen selling their products. There are too many humans inside and outside the bazaar and stuffy as well, with the many people smoking and throwing their cigarette butts everywhere. It was too crowded for me to enjoy walking around peacefully since I was afraid of pick pockets too. I wouldn't buy anything inside the bazaar! You can find similar products (eg., dates, nuts , dried fruits, tea, etc. ) outside and around the bazaar at...

The grand bazaar is well worth a visit. It's a maze of shops selling everything from gold, clothes, spices, cloth and much more. The sellers are friendly but pushy. A lot of items in there were well overpriced. It's very clean and well ordered. If you take a short walk into Karakoy you can find the same items but at a much better price, you also need to be a good haggler to get...