Must-see shopping in Central Anatolia

  • Çorum Market

    Central Anatolia

    If you find yourself in Çorum on a Wednesday, spare some time to stroll the mammoth weekly market that sets up just off Inönü Caddesi, in front of the…

  • Hisar Area

    Ankara

    The alleyways southeast of the Parmak Kapısı entrance to the citadel were traditionally the centre for trading in angora wool. Walk downhill on…

  • Bazaar

    Konya

    Konya's bazaar sprawls back from the post office building virtually all the way to the Mevlâna Museum, cramming the narrow streets with stalls, roving…

  • Hamamönü District

    Ankara

    On Sarıkadın Sokağı, in this small area of restored Ottoman houses that's become a thriving cafe and crafts shop district, two courtyards host the stalls…

  • Shoe-Maker's Bazaar

    Safranbolu

    The restored Yemeniciler Arastası is the best place to start looking for crafts, although the makers of the light, flat-heeled shoes who used to work here…

  • Saturday Market

    Safranbolu

    Eski Çarşı's weekly market takes over the square behind the Cinci Hanı every Saturday. It's a bustling hub of fresh produce and local food products.

  • Dost Kitabevi

    Ankara

    Head downstairs at this buzzing bookstore to browse its reasonable (and very decently priced) selection of English-language novels.

  • Safrantat

    Safranbolu

    Safrantat is one of the big local names in Turkish delight. Pop in to get your sugar fix.