Page 70 - WINE DINE AND TRAVEL MAGAZINE FALL 2023 DISCOVERING TURKEY
P. 70
ISTANBUL SPICE BAZAAR
We loved our visit to Istanbul Grand Bazaar, Istanbul's Spice Market is a part of the adja-
but the 356-year-old Spice Bazaar was a sen- cent Yeni Mosque complex built in 1663 to
sory notch above. As we entered through the generate income for mosque upkeep. At
ancient gate, aromas of cinnamon, cumin, saf- 63,000 square feet, it is the largest spice mar-
fron, and mint washed over us. Add the vivid ket in the world. The last stop along the leg-
colors of spices and teas on display, the sweet endary Silk Road, it’s also called the Egyptian
nutty flavors of Turkish Delight and the soul- Bazaar because most of the spices sold here
ful call to prayer from nearby mosques. The originated in Egypt.
experience was magical.
70 WINE DINE & TRAVEL MAGAZINE FALL 2023
