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Istanbul has been a top choice for shoppers for more than 1,500 years and is famous for its handmade rugs and carpets, antique silver and jewellery, semi-precious stones, spices, sweets and - more recently - pirated DVDs and cheap copies of international-brand clothing, footwear and accessories.
Markets
Grand Bazaar in Beyazit is one of Istanbul's greatest tourism attractions, even if you do not intend to buy anything. New and antique jewellery, inlaid woodwork furniture, textiles and embroidery, metal ware and more can all be found beneath its covered alleyways. Like its more famous neighbor the Grand Bazaar, the Spice Bazaar in Eminonu is worth a special trip. It smells marvelous, and looks marvelous too, with stalls piled high with olives, dried fruits and nuts, herbs, and mounds of bright-colored spices and gorgeous sweetmeats.
Shopping centers
There are branches of large shopping malls in Istanbul's suburbs, such as Galleria, in Atakoy (between the city centre and Istanbul Ataturk International); Akmerkez, in Etiler; and Kankyon, in the Levent district.

Opening times
Official opening hours for shopping in Istanbul are Monday to Saturday 0900-1800. In summer, many shops, especially those in tourist areas, remain open until around 2100.

Tax Info
Foreign visitors may be eligible for a refund of value added tax on purchases at some specially designated tourist shops. A special invoice is issued, which must be presented for a refund at your airport or port of departure.

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