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During the Byzantine period, there was a
previous bazaar in stead of Spice Bazaar, in which merchants
from Genoese and Venice sold their goods. It_was the trading
place of the spices brought from Egypt, therefore it is also
known as the 'Egyptian Bazaar'. It is opposite the Galata Bridge
in the Eminonu quay. It was constructed with the objective of
financing the costs of New Mosque Complex. It was completed in
1660. _m the second half of 17th century. It includes
appjronrnately 80 shops. It has a reverse 'L' shape and it is
covered with leaded domes. It has 6 gates_Io_different
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Many types of spices and healing herbs can be
found in the Spice Bazaar These can be bought in ready made
packs or by weigh out of big sacks. Besides the spices, cheese,
dried meat, jam, many types of nuts, Turkish Delight, natural
sponge for bathing, oriental perfumes are all among specialties
of the Spice Bazaar. As in the Covered Bazaar, one should have a
sense of quality for shopping and bargain with the shop keepers
In the market the atmosphere is more oriental than that of the
Covered Bazaar. ' But surroundings of the market is definitely
more interesting. There is a Flower and Pet Market in the middle
of the outdoor bazaar, which is worth seeing. Similarly
interesting are the products sold in the shops and exhibitions
along the exterior walls of the bazaar. For example, meat
products, breakfast foods, fish, fruits and vegetables are
exhibited in an appetizing way at the vertical part of the
bazaar.
Behind the bazaar is Tahtakale, a different
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