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The Grand Bazaar, Istanbul


The Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Photo Information
Copyright: Syed Islam (siislam) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 99 W: 0 N: 79] (1389)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-22
Categories: Daily Life
Exposure: f/3.3, 1/30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-04 5:30
Viewed: 103
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Grand Bazaar (or Covered Bazaar, Turkish: Kapalıçarşı ("Covered Bazaar")) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 58 streets, over 1,200 shops, and has between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for leather coats, gold jewelry and the like. The bazaar contains two bedestens (domed masonry structures built for storage and safe keeping), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. The bazaar was vastly enlarged in the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and in 1894 underwent a major restoration following an earthquake.

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Hello Syed

This is a wonderful POV on this place in Istanbul. The colors and story are very helpful. Thanks for the history lesson.

Regards
Jimmy

Hello Islam,

Very nice photo of this busy and colourful bazaar. PLenty of batering going on there I am sure, all great fun especially if a bargain results from it. :-)

Good sharpness and metwering of light. Well done and TFS on TL.

Martyn

The POV is excellent to show the bazaar. great colours, composition and an informative note.

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1388 W: 275 N: 1876] (11642)
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Hello Syed.
Interesting shot here presented from Bazzar in Instabul.
Well captured with good looking detalis.
Regards
Janek Kloss

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