Shopping in Bursa
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Kapalı Çarşı
Behind the Ulu Cami, Bursa's sprawling Kapalı Çarşı is a great place to while away a few hours, especially if you find İstanbul's Grand Bazaar too touristy. At the centre of the Kapalı Çarşı, the bedesten (vaulted, fireproof enclosure for valuable goods) was built in the late 14th century by Yıldırım Beyazıt, although it was reconstructed after an earthquake in 1855. The market is renowned for its high-quality towels and bathrobes, should you have space in your luggage for such bulky items.
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Koza Han
The Kapalı Çarşı tumbles out into the surrounding streets, but at some point you will find the gateway into the Koza Han, which was built in 1490. Unsurprisingly, the building is full of expensive ipek (silk) shops. In the courtyard is a small mosque constructed for Yıldırım Beyazıt in 1491.
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Eski Aynalı Çarşı
As you wander around, look for the Eski Aynalı Çarşı, which was originally the Orhangazi Hamam (1335) - the bathhouse of the Orhan Camii Külliyesi - as indicated by the domed ceiling with its skylights. This is a good place to shop for Karagöz shadow puppets and other traditional items.
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Emir Han
Beside the Ulu Cami is the Emir Han, used by many of Bursa's silk brokers. Camels from the silk caravans used to be corralled here and goods stored in the ground-floor rooms, while drovers and merchants slept and conducted business in the rooms above. It has a lovely fountain in its courtyard tea garden.
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Tahtakale Çarsısı
Self-caterers should head straight for Tahtakale Çarsısı near Hotel Güneş, for a great choice of fresh fruit, vegetables and cheeses.
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