Photo Friday: Outside the Grand Bazaar

Earlier this week, I wrote about visiting Istanbul's Grand Bazaar with kids. We loved our tour through the bazaar, but I was mindful of the fact that those shops are heavily touristed (though many also serve wealthy locals who can afford fine gold jewelry, rugs or other traditional items). The area around the bazaar is in some ways even more interesting, if less pristine. Just look at the riot of colors on this street leading away from the bazaar.

One of the streets leading to Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. This is where the locals really shop.
One of the streets leading to Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. This is where the locals really shop.
Related Links:
City Guide: Istanbul with Kids

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  1. Myscha Theriault on June 25, 2010 at 6:11 a.m.

    Another week of fantastic travel images. I'm a huge fan of souk shopping, so that Grand Bazaar image is calling my name. Also, I hope this is an appropriate place to issue the invitation, but I'm also launching a Friday carnival various travel folks might want to participate in. It's called "Happy Hour Friday, and is a weekly spot to submit restaurant / bar reviews, appetizer recipes, etc. Sort of a virtual "end of the week" get together. Here's the link: http://webesharin.com/2010/06/25/happ...

    Thanks again for another great Photo Friday.