Spice Bazaar
A bazaar of spices, Turkish delight and dried fruit in Eminönü, right behind the New Mosque.
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Eminönü & Golden Horn · Not within walking distance
Why visit?
To walk among the scent of spices and then cross straight to the Eminönü ferry piers next door.
Short History
The bazaar was built in 1660 by the architect Kasım Ağa, commissioned by Valide Turhan Sultan. It is also known as the Valide Bazaar.
About
The Spice Bazaar is an L-shaped covered market built as part of the New Mosque complex. Its vaulted halls are full of shops selling spices, Turkish delight, dried fruit and copperware.
What to know before visiting
No special notices.
How to get here from Meşale
Route from Meşale that we use ourselves: Eminönü · Spice Bazaar
- Walk 8 min towards Sultanahmet
- T1 Sultanahmet → Eminönü
The last rail service is around 00:00; plan your way back in advance if you stay out late.
Your map app calculates the time from live traffic, so we don't print a fixed figure here.
Our walking routes stay within Sultanahmet; this place is reached by public transport.
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- From Meşale
- Public transport · 1.4 km as the crow flies
- Area
- Eminönü & Golden Horn
- Hours
- Shop hours vary; may be closed on public holidays
- Ticket
- Free
Highlights
- Vaulted market halls
- Spices, Turkish delight and dried fruit
- Together with the New Mosque
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Source & Freshness
- Source:
- Kültür Envanteri
- Sources:
- Last checked:
- November 1, 2026
Hours and prices are for guidance only. Please confirm with an official source before your visit.