The “Pazars” or popular markets in Istanbul with an oriental character are a favorite destination for tourists and residents of the ancient city of Istanbul.
These markets are one of the ancient traditions of this city, which it inherited from the Byzantine era and has become a common tradition that is difficult to forfeit.
The popular markets in Istanbul are also considered a favorite place for shopping that every person visiting the city must pass through, whether he is a resident or visitor, and they are not limited to fruits and vegetables only, but they also have clothes, shoes and accessories.
Below are the five most famous markets in Istanbul;
Yeşilköy popular market
Yeşilköy Pazar “Green Village” in Florya is one of the most famous popular market and the most important tourist destinations in Turkey in general and Istanbul in particular.
It is located in the suburb of Yesilkoy located in the Bakirkoy district of Istanbul, with an area of 12,000 square meters and containing 2000 kiosks, and it provides everything the family needs of food items, clothes, bags and accessories, the popular market contains many stalls that sell handicrafts manufactured with high craftsmanship, especially copper.
Most shops accept credit cards, but the prices may be slightly higher than other markets.
Fatih popular market
Fatih Pazar is one of the oldest and largest markets in Istanbul, and it is located in the historical Fatih district, specifically at the back of the famous Fatih Mosque in Istanbul.
It contains thousands of street vendors, stall merchants, and original merchants, it is open on Wednesdays from 5 am to 9 pm and the original residents know it as the Wednesday Pazar, and you can find anything in it from fruits, vegetables, and household appliances.
Kadıköy popular market
Kadikoy Pazar is held every Tuesday and Friday on the Asian side of Istanbul and attracts a lot of visitors, especially women, and it has moved from its old place, which has become obstructing traffic, to the Al-Tayyol area, with an area of more than 40,000 square meters, and more than 4,000 stalls are built on it selling everything Turkish brands and original and imitation brands come to mind.
Ulus popular market
Ulus Pazar is one of the weekly pazars in Istanbul, in the European region of Ortakoy.
The pazar is open from 8:00 until 19:30 on Thursdays every week in which various brands are sold such as: Adidas, Burberry shoes, Ralph Lauren shirts and Louis Vuitton bags.
You can also find here real fur and luxurious leather jackets.
Beşiktaş popular market
Besiktas popular Market is one of the smallest popular market as it contains only 400 stalls and offers shoes, bags and jewelry.
In conclusion, the Pazars or popular markets are a destination for souvenir lovers, so gift lovers must visit these markets, as they are rich in everything that comes to your mind at reasonable prices.