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Covered Bazaar
The magnificent, labyrinthine covered bazaar covers some 7 sq km with 24 separate caravanserais and 22 impressive timches (domed halls). Construction began over a millennium ago, though much of the fine brick vaulting is 15th century. Upon entering one feels like a launched pinball, bouncing around through an extraordinary colourful maze, only emerging when chance or carelessness dictates.
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Forouzesh Publications
Sells some English language books, guides, dictionaries and a good map of Iran.
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Hat Shops
A couple of hat shops sell traditional papakh made of tight-curled astrakhan wool. The better the quality, the younger the lamb sacrificed to the milliner's art. Other quarters specialise in gold, shoes and general household goods.
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Spice Bazaar
The spice bazaar has a few shops still selling herbal remedies and natural perfumes.
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