The Grand Bazaar is one the worlds oldest and largest covered markets with 61 covered streets and 3,000 shops. So of course, knowing this and being the history freak that I am, I had to make a visit to this famed market.
I don't really have much to say about it other than the fact that I was 100% unimpressed -- I think its because I'm not a traditional tourist and so I know that the majority of the stuff in there is a straight rip off. Everything in there is extremely over priced and gimmicky. If you ever make your way to Istanbul, its worth taking a look around just to say that you've been, but I pity the fool who opens up their wallet to drop dollars on some trinket that was actually made in China or India.
In short -- See the sights, save your money.
The Grand Bazaar... More like
The Grand Hustle
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