Istanbul’s Misir Carsisi or Egyptian Spice Bazaar
One of the highlights of Istanbul is the Misir Carsisi (also called the Egyptian Bazaar), a covered spice market that has been in the location since the 17th century, a short walk from the Grand Bazaar. Opened in 1664 adjacent to the New Mosque, the site was that of the much older Makron Envolos Bazaar, founded in Byzantine times…