Egyptian Market or Old Istanbul

Hi friends!  Today we will walk through the Egyptian market of Istanbul. This is the second largest market after the Grand Bazaar. But not less interesting. The first sellers of the market were Jews. It is located in the European part of old Istanbul. Visiting the old world markets should definitely be in your plans when traveling to the city of contrasts.  Galata bridge and Eminonu square are the landmark of the Egyptian market. There is always noisy and active movement of people. No wonder, because the Grand Bazaar (there will be a separate post) and the Egyptian Bazaar are very traded places. Where-where, and here traders professionals of the business gathered.  The Turks called the Egyptian Bazaar Mısır Çarşısı. This name is advisable to talk to taxi drivers, so they are not puzzled where to take you. For Turkish people, this is the most famous name. Who is educated, knows the market at least 4 titles and 2 old: Egyptian bazaar; The spice Bazaar; Mısır Çarşısı that in translation - the corn market; Natural pharmacy or live pharmacy; Previously, it was called "New Bazaar" and "Maternal".  Egyptian market can be felt from afar by the smell of spices. There are a huge number of them for every taste and color. Inside the covered Bazaar was reconstructed. Now it looks like a new penny. Everything shines not only from the colors of spices, herbs and sweets, but also from the interior in Ottoman style.  Inside the Egyptian Bazaar there are a few shops with gold items. But better still go to Grand Bazaar for gold, the choice was enormous. In the Modern Egyptian Bazaar mixed all the goods. It is impossible to say that only spices, sweets, teas and herbs are sold here. Here you will find Turkish ceramics, jewelry, Souvenirs, textiles, fish, cheeses and much more. Decent sellers always indicate prices on the plates, they are best to buy goods. The photos show the prices that are relevant today.  Because of the huge flow of people, the freshness of the goods at the Egyptian Bazaar is the best. This is a huge plus. Even Turkish people are willing to pay a little more for freshness than for the same goods in the shops of the city.  I am always very attracted to the beauty of the shops on the old Turkish bazaars. The goods are laid out in the most presentable form. You'll never see anything spread out. Box to box, all divided by color. Decoration and aesthetic appearance is a wonderful feature of each store.  At the entrance to the market there are gendarmes and a specialized scanning door. Security is very important in Turkey, as there are many different events. In the Egyptian Bazaar 6 entrance doors.  If you come in the door from the area of eminönü, then 72 store you will find products of famous Turkish Isparta. Dried herbs, teas, a variety of oils and honey from lavender. Cosmetics are also brought from factory of an Evaporator. Egyptian Bazaar used to be called a natural pharmacy. It sold the ointment on the grass, gave a mixture of herbs to treat a specific disease. Teas, which were the prevention of many diseases, etc.  Competition in the market is very big. Each seller tries to make service the best and to provide the best goods. Of course, the Egyptian market can not be considered cheap, but this can not be on one of the old covered markets. In the open areas of the Egyptian market, everything can be a little cheaper, but the quality can pump up. But this is not a pattern. If you are well versed in spices, for example, then it simplifies the choice of goods.  A variety of Board games of special beauty and handmade. Prices may be different, depending on the complexity of the work performed. But this plan is better to buy goods at the Grand Bazaar.  Lovers of Oriental sweets will drown here from the range. If you are not going to buy, then just try a few sellers of goods. The sweetness is so rich that I can then not eat 5 hours and to walk safely. Try to give all the sellers and that's fine.  I would advise to buy Turkish ceramics also at the Grand Bazaar. It is very difficult to understand the quality of ceramic products. They all look very beautiful. If the quality is frighten, for example, cups, then you will remain as a souvenir. If from boiling water the Cup gives cracks, then you bought ceramics of low quality. Can't give you any advice, only deal with this issue. https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://imgp.golos.blog/0x0/https://s17.postimg.org/4b5q0oa9b/image.jpg If you want to buy coffee in Turkey, then you need to do it in a professional store Egyptian Bazaar. The freshest and delicious coffee from the famous Turkish company "Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi" is here. The company dates back to 1871. Turks prefer to drink this coffee. The company has souvenir sets, which include coffee, two coffee cups and a Turk. This is a wonderful cultural souvenir from Turkey. 250 grams of coffee in thick paper will cost you 10 Turkish liras or $ 2.7 (56 grams - 2.5 liras). The company Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi offers coffee without the caffeine. The store is located on the outside of the Egyptian Bazaar at the exit to Eminonu square. There are always crowds of people, but serve quickly.  The history of the Egyptian market  The coastal part of Eminonu, where the Egyptian Bazaar is located, has been a bustling commercial area since Byzantium. Direct access to the sea provides the best Bazaar location for international trade since ancient times. Ptokhoprodromos (the Greek poet of the early 12th century) mentioned in his writings a Bazaar called Makron Envalos, as described, it completely coincides with the territory of the current Egyptian Bazaar.  Egyptian Bazaar was built in the complex "Yeni Cami" or A new mosque in Eminonu square. Construction began in 1597. Here you want to tell an interesting story with the Venetian concubine Safia from the family of Buffo. It was she who ordered the construction of a complex in Eminonu, which included the Egyptian market.  During the reign of Suleiman the Great and a little after it, the Ottoman Empire was on the horse. All sultans were keen on women and was not averse to some fun. Mothers of the sultans them very helpful, thus taking care of the new generation of sons. But some women have succeeded in their favour. After times Hürrem (Roxolana) and the murder of the Grand vizier, Sokolli informal called Kadınlar, which meant that the reign of women or mistresses. Push, of course, gave Roxolana.  Once Mihrimah (daughter of Suleiman and Hürrem) bought out the Venetian Safiya and gave the thirteen-year-old girl to her granddaughter Murad III (son of Selim II). Red-haired girl captured the heart of the future ruler of the Ottoman Empire. Murad III is the grandson of Suleiman the Great and Hürrem, so it will be easier to understand. Safiya becomes the wife of the Ottoman Sultan Murad III and gives birth to his son. This woman the Turks called fury. We talked about her as a spy who wants to change the course of life of the Ottoman Empire. She had a huge influence on her husband. Even the Sultan's mother, who tried to seduce her son with new concubines, could not resist. In some time she managed to do it, but secret ties Safia destroyed 19 the sons of her husband from other girls. In those days, it was believed that if the Sultan has one woman, then he will not live long. In how! It really explains the availability of the harem. Just kidding, of course. After the death of Murad III becomes Sultan of her son Mehmed III. Just during the reign of her son Safia, who was already in the status of Walid, ordered the construction of a complex in Eminonu. She was one of Walid's most powerful! The policy of the Ottoman Empire at this time was determined by the ruling party, one of the leaders of which was the Venetian Safiya.  One can only imagine the power of women who survived the harem and then twisted the policy of the Ottoman Empire. Safia had a huge impact on the Turkish fleet and foreign trade. Was very tricky and clever. Safia had been personal correspondence with the English Queen Elizabeth I. she skillfully managed to remove all from his path.  According to Safia's plans, the construction of the complex in Eminonu had to solve several issues. First, promote and strengthen the direction of Islam, thereby annoy the Jews who had a great influence in the trade. At eminönü and the Galata bridge area was the whole settlement of Jewish merchants. Secondly, to appease the Turks dissatisfied with the local dealers, who could not beat the Jews and were always dissatisfied with life. Janitors strongly criticized this project and believed that it was a waste of money.  But Safia's plans failed. Son of Sultan died and her grandson was sent to the Old Palace. Tired of his grandmother, who wanted to lead everyone. The complex is the Egyptian Bazaar was left unfinished. Fire of Istanbul in 1660 drew attention to the complex of Valide Turhan. On her orders, the complex was finally completed in 1663 in the classic Ottoman style. And the Egyptian market served as an investor in the construction of a new mosque.  The plan of the complex at eminönü square was originally designed by a disciple of Sinan Davutoglu-Agoy, then passed the baton to the architect Ahmet-Aga, and finished the whole complex of Mustafa Aga. Thus, three architects worked on this project. The new mosque near the Egyptian market is considered to be the longest mosque in the Ottoman Empire. Currently under reconstruction.  Venetian Safiya, who was excited by his appearance in the Ottoman Empire and was the mastermind behind the complex in eminönü, buried in the Hagia Sophia. Egyptian Bazaar in the 17th century was called "Valide Bazaar". Since the 18th century, increasingly pronounced the name "Egyptian Bazaar". Well, it is clear why. At this time, basically all the goods were brought out of Egypt, and later came to Europe. There were several big fires in the history of the Egyptian Bazaar. In 1688 and the strongest in 1691. The last fire destroyed almost all areas of the market. Then the Bazaar was rebuilt, but in 1940 everything was repeated again. Reconstruction took three years. At the same time, many original details of the Bazaar were converted to a new way.  Thank you for your attention! In Istanbul be sure to take a look at the Eminonu square. Walk through the historical Egyptian market, but be prepared that there is always a huge number of people.