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Izmir

Bazaar sights in Izmir

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    Kızlarağası Han

    This restored caravanserai (1744) is like a much smaller, calmer version of İstanbul's famous Covered Bazaar. The market is touristy, with many items from the far end of the Silk Road (China), but good for a wander. There's a cafe in the courtyard, where merchants once tethered their camels.

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  2. Kemeraltı Bazaar

    İzmir's Kemeraltı Bazaar is the city's heart and soul, and a great place to get lost for a few hours. There are bargains galore, especially leather goods, clothing and jewellery. Seek out the flower and bead markets, then stop for a reviving shot of Turkish coffee in one of the delightful cafes at its core.

    Anafartalar Caddesi rings the main bazaar area and is its principal thoroughfare.

    Within the main bazaar, the glorious Kızlarağası Han is a much smaller, calmer version of İstanbul's famous Covered Bazaar. It's touristy, with many items from the far end of the Silk Road (China), but good for a wander. There's a cafe in the courtyard, where merchants once tethered…

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