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The Grand Bazaar is located at the intersection of the Beyazıt, Nuruosmaniye and Mercan neighborhoods in İstanbul and is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Established during the Ottoman Empire, this trade center has played a defining role in the city’s economic and cultural life for centuries, both through its architecture and its social function. Today, with more than 60 streets and nearly 4,000 shops, the bazaar welcomes an average of 250,000 to 400,000 visitors daily