Market sights in Istanbul
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Grand Bazaar
Before you visit this, the most famous souq in the world, make sure you prepare yourself properly. First, make sure you’re in a good mood and ready to swap friendly banter with the hundreds of shopkeepers who will attempt to lure you into their establishments. There’s no use getting tetchy with the touts here – this is their turf and it would be delusional of you to think that you’re anything more than putty in their hands (and liras in their cash registers). Second, allow enough time to look into every nook and cranny, drink innumerable cups of tea, compare price after price and try your hand at the art of bargaining. Shoppers have been doing this here for centuries and,…
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