Lost in the Grand Bazaar: 600 Years of Trading
April 19, 2026

Lost in the Grand Bazaar: 600 Years of Trading

Alos

Alos

Istanbul, Turkey

I intentionally got lost in the labyrinthine corridors of the Grand Bazaar. Over 4000 shops across 61 covered streets. I discovered a tiny silver workshop where a 70-year-old craftsman makes traditional Ottoman jewelry. He invited me for tea and told me stories.