Free Spice Market Photo

The Spice Market is one of the largest bazaars in Istanbul. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, the market’s Turkish name is Mısır Çarşısı (Egyptian Market). The name is in reference to the fact that the bazaar was initially funded by taxes levied on products imported from Egypt. Spices, dried fruits and nuts are among the many treasures found in colorful market. Constructed between 1597 and 1664, Mısır Çarşısı was built as part of the New Mosque (Yeni Camii). Rent from the shops supported maintenance of the mosque and its charitable activities. At the peak of the Silk Road trading route, Mısır Çarşısı was the last stop for caravans traveling from the Near and Far East. On the western exterior of the market, there are stalls selling everything from cheese to fresh fish. It is also the location of Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi, Istanbul’s most famous purveyor of coffee. Established over 100 years ago, Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi still draws long lines of locals waiting for freshly ground coffee beans.

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• Photography by Jason B Graham
• Fatih | Istanbul, Turkey
• 1890 × 1260 pixels
• File format .jpg
• Free download for personal, non-commercial use

Alphonse de Lamartine wrote, “If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.” Istanbul, once known as Constantinople, is the only city in the world to straddle two continents: Europe and Asia. Over the last 2000 years, it has also been the capital of three empires: Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman. Divided by the Bosphorus Strait, today Istanbul is home to over 15 million residents. Istanbul is a study of contrast: ancient and modern; conservative and progressive; chaotic and relaxed. With a rich history and warm culture, it is one of the most inspiring cities in the world.

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