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Shopping

Browse Istanbul’s bookshops, markets and independent shops, with time to look beyond the obvious.

A lamp seller's display and shoppers in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, photographed in 2014. — Photo: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0 International. · Original photograph · Licence

Shopping and Local Design in Istanbul

A good Istanbul shopping day starts with a small decision: what would you actually like to bring home? A useful cotton towel, a…

Books and café seating inside Minoa Pera, photographed in May 2025. — Photo: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 4.0 International. · Original photograph · Licence

Istanbul Bookshops

Leave a little space in your bag for Istanbul. A novel, an exhibition catalogue or a book about the city can be a…