Who started the Grand Bazaar?


Who started the Grand Bazaar? Built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, one of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, the Grand Bazaar is a shopping market covered with domes.


Is Egyptian bazaar same as Grand Bazaar?

The Spice Bazaar (Turkish: Misir Çarsisi, meaning Egyptian Bazaar) in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.


Why is the Grand Bazaar so famous?

Built around 1461 by Fatih Sultan Mehmet to help build the economy and support the nearby Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (another must-see in the city), the Grand Bazaar is one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.