Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar
The Spice Bazaar, or Mısır Çarşısı, is Istanbul’s 17th-century heart of spice and trade, built as part of the New Mosque complex and funded by revenues from the Ottoman eyalet of Egypt. The bazaar’s name reflects a double meaning in Turkish: “Egypt” and “maize,” often leading to a mistaken translation as the Corn Bazaar. Its construction began in 1660, with design attributed to the court architect Koca Kasım Ağa and supervision by Mustafa Ağa, following the Great Fire of 1660 that reshaped much of the city. Today, the market sits in the Eminönü area within Fatih, continuing the long tradition of spice trade; 85 shops historically filled its halls with cinnamon, pepper, and saffron, though today many stalls diversify into dried fruits, teas, and local specialties. …
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