Journey through Istanbul’s ancient markets
Highlights Immerse in the culture and history of IstanbulExplore the the Spice Market, Tahtakale & Kadinlar Pazari. See the finest examples of goldsmiths, silversmiths, antique dealers, fabrics, leather products, and more. Description The Ancient markets of Istanbul had always been a focal point of world trade since it is the ending point of both the silk road and the spice road. In those kind of global shopping malls of the middle age you could see people coming from different areas, speaking different languages, having different garments, gestures and manners socializing with each other, buying and selling stuff like incense, leather, paper, parchment, exotic products that coming from all over the world. For this reason the trade in Istanbul has a very old tradition and it has its own manners to be performed within local organizations similar to freemason type of associations. Who This Experience Is Good For Perfect for history lovers, anyone interested in culture