For any traveller visiting Istanbul, the first and foremost thing that is at the top of their bucket lists is the Grand Bazaar, the city's historical shopping and trade centre. The market's popularity is reflected in the fact that it was visited by almost 4o million people in 2022, a massive 56 per cent jump from 2021. Interestingly, out of the 40 million visitors, two lakh were Indian.
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All You Need To Know About Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
With 61 covered streets and more than 4,000 stores, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world

The Istanbul Grand Bazaar is the most famous oriental covered market in the world. Credit Shutterstock
The Istanbul Grand Bazaar is the most famous oriental covered market in the world. Credit Shutterstock

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