Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar's restored roof beckons tourists with special tours
Exclusive tours conducted atop the newly restored roof of the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and most ancient markets in the world, offer visitors a unique vantage point from which to behold Istanbul's multifaceted grandeur.
Restoration in Grand Bazaar causes backlash
Restoration teams in Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar have drilled walls and installed thick beams, prompting a strong reaction from shopkeepers.
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Grand Bazaar reopens, along with other tourism destinations
Turkey reopened restaurants, cafes and Istanbul's iconic 15th century Grand Bazaar market on June 1 as the government further eased coronavirus restrictions.
Many other facilities including parks, beaches, libraries and museums reopened across the country, while millions of public sector employees returned to work.
Hollywood couple takes an anniversary trip and plays tourists in Istanbul
Academy award-winning actors Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas embarked on a world tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their marriage, and the couple arrived in Istanbul on Jan. 3 following an Africa journey.
Grand Bazaar restoration to be completed in three months
Restoration at Istanbul’s glorious Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market, will be completed in three months’ time after a year-and-a-half long restoration process.
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar to launch global promotional campaign amid Turkey's tourist slump
The board of Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar has prepared a global promotional campaign in a bid to increase brand awareness across the world and lure more tourists to the 555-year-old commercial and tourist venue, the board's chair has said.
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar to get total facelift
The restoration of the historic Grand Bazaar in Istanbul's Fatih district is ready to take off, as a five-year-long renovation project in the centuries-old covered market has reached an end.
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