Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) Egyptian Bazaar, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey), Walking Tour [4k]

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The Spice Bazaar is located in a district where the magic happens, the Eminonu district. Eminonu is located near Beyoglu district and it is considered an important port, and has the best view over the golden horn, it is actually considered a must-visit to many tourists since the trip to Istanbul is not completed until you experience this district. The Spice Bazaar is a must-see in Istanbul if you'd like to take some spices and souvenirs back home.
The Most Powerful Glamorous Scent Ever - Spice Bazaar in Istanbul
Walk Like An Egyptian in the Egyptian Spice Bazaar Market in the old city of Istanbul! The Spice Market & The New Mosque; Look familiar? James Bond had an epic motorcycle chase around in the opening of Skyfall, speeding right through the middle of the Grand Bazaar, which is the market next to the Spice Bazaar and is one of Istanbul’s top tourist attractions. Then; is Spice Bazaar worth visiting? - Definitely Yes! Not merely to fulfill the urge for the exotic but also truly a chance to see and experience the traditional commercial life of Istanbul - Spice Bazaar in Istanbul! Through fulfilling the romance of Westerners to find the Orient, visiting the Egyptian Spice Market - Spice Bazaar is indeed one of those experiences.
The Egyptian Spice Bazaar in Istanbul; A solid, tangible form embodying the power of being a mythical place needs to dwell on the perceptions of it. Ottoman Stone & Turquoise tiles embellish the walls and floor as they did hundreds of years ago; the views of the Golden Horn from the windows and the calls to prayer from the mosques close by; and the sights, sounds and smells of the Spice Bazaar outside make the atmosphere here almost magical.
Conceived as an agent turning our needs into desires, spice connotes power. The mesmerizing aromas of cinnamon, cumin, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice fill the air, even before entering the spice bazaar. The powerful scent in the air adds much to the liveliness of the space and makes it more engaging.
Egyptian Bazaar has certainly some physical characteristics which contribute to its power as a mythical place. It has its own climate created by the scent of spices and herbs, sounds of people, movement, heat, etc. Scents encapsulated in the space become mixed and densely fill the air creating a microcosm. The aura encourages looking; it rather becomes entrancing which increases the desire for the spice. For centuries, the spice was always considered as a fine substance coming from unfamiliar parts of the world.
Misir means "Egypt" in Turkish and it is called The Egyptian Bazaar due to the fact that the spices came from India and South-East Asia to Egypt and from there to Istanbul via the Mediterranean Sea. Extremely long trade routes and high prices of spice made it phenomenal. Longing for faraway places was gratified by the taste and smell of the spices. Between the 11th and 17th centuries, spices dominated the European taste. However, the dishes of Ottoman cuisine were not spicy as the ones in European cuisines during the Middle Ages, Roman in ancient times, or Arabic cuisine. Istanbul was the last stop along the legendary Silk Road. It was the final destination for Asian goods, which were then distributed to Europe. Based on official recorded history, Istanbul had developed a spice trade with the Venetians as early as the 13th century.
History of Spice Market
The coastal side of Eminönü, where the Egyptian Bazaar is located, has always been the most active marketplace since Byzantine times. During those times when maritime business was highly important, Eminonu had an intensive commercial activity. Strategically located between East and West, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea, Istanbul has always been one of the most active centers of trade in Byzantine and Ottoman times. Istanbul was the center of all world trade and this had continued for many centuries. There was an Egyptian Bazaar by the name of “Makron Envalos” in Byzantine times in the same location as today’s Egyptian Bazaar.
Istanbul's Spice Market or Misir Çarsisi was constructed in 1663 in full as a part of the adjacent Yeni Mosque complex in order to generate funds for the upkeep of the mosque. The spice market in Istanbul is the second biggest covered bazaar in Turkey and the biggest spice market in the world. The Egyptian Spice Bazaar is a covered market space containing the spice market. The spice bazaar was originally built as part of the Yeni Valide (New Queen Mother) Mosque complex to act as an economic institution making the pious foundation survive without any help or support from outside." - tinyurl.com/bjewdc34

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