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Arasta Bazaar

Arasta Çarşısı, located in Fatih, Istanbul, is a historic shopping area situated behind the Sultanahmet Mosque. Dating back to the Ottoman period, this bazaar was originally built to provide income for the mosque complex and was also known as Sipahiler Çarşısı. It houses around 70-80 shops selling traditional Turkish products such as carpets, kilims, ceramics, jewelry, and handicrafts. Arasta Çarşısı is within walking distance of Hagia Sophia (556 m), Sultanahmet Mosque (113 m), and Sultanahmet Square (222 m). The nearest public transport, Sultanahmet tram stop, is 427 m away.

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Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar

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