Spices are very important in Turkish food! Turkish food is plenty flavorful, and in order to create such fantastic flavors, Turkish people incorporate multiple different spices into their foods. One of the biggest areas of spice trade in Istanbul, the capital of Turkey, is the Spice Bazaar. There, several spice shops are set up selling the vast number and types of spices that Turkish cuisine is known for. Turkish delights and other confections are also commonly sold in the Spice Bazaar.
The Spice Bazaar has existed since 1660, and its architecture has largely remained the same even through reconstructions. Because of this, the Spice Bazaar is a unique look at the blend of the old, traditional Turkish world in the modern age, a special concept seen a lot across Istanbul and an important & fascinating part of modern Turkish culture.
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