Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) + MasterChef Contestant's Restaurant - ISTANBUL, Turkey
For first time visitors to Istanbul, Turkiye like us, The Grand Bazaar is one of those must-visit places. It began its life in 1461 and expanded over the centuries. It's one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets and can be quite the experience for the uninitiated as bargaining skills are required if you're intending to shop especially for tourists.
We met a friendly carpet shop owner there (Behzat) who taught us about their rugs and store's long history with handmade carpets. They even ship worldwide if you find yourself falling in love with a special piece. You can find them on: herekerugs
Süleymaniye Mosque is an exceptional architectural masterpiece that dates back to 1550 when its construction first began. It's beautiful, grand and well worth a visit in Istanbul. It's also far less busy than the Hagia Sophia.
Less than a 10 minute walk away, we unknowingly stumbled into a Turkey MasterChef contestant's restaurant. It was the first time trying çiğ köfte for us and it was amazing. No wonder though since it was made by someone worthy of getting onto Turkey MasterChef!
Çiğköfteci Selim Bey
Address: Mollahüsrev, Cemal Yener Tosyalı Cd. No: 39/A, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul
cigkofteciselimbey.com/
Another 2 minutes stroll down the road and we tried another local favourite, a boza drink at an establishment that has been around since 1876.
Vefa Bozacisi (Vefa Bozacısı)
Address: Mollahüsrev, Vefa Cd. No:66, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul
www.vefa.com.tr/
Our final stop was to check out another impressive historic engineering feat completed in the late 4th century, the Valens Aqueduct. Though only a small section of it remains, it's a sight to behold in such a modern setting.
#istanbul #İstanbul #turkey #türkiye
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VLOG DATE: 19 May 202
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Here in the first 2 seconds it was posted. Amazing video by the way. I've always thought Turkey was a normal country but these videos keep surprising me with amazing destinations
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
😁 nice congrats on getting here so quickly. Turkey has really impressed us too. The locations we visit get more and more unique as we keep on exploring.
wow...700 year old building...I'm surprised they did not get you to buy a rug. lol that mosque is amazing
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha they can sense we can't afford it so no need to bother 😂
Loved all the cats everywhere! Also loved that you were able to film inside the mosque! Incredibly beautiful 🧡
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
I've always been more a dog 🐕 person but after turkey it's shifting more towards cats 🐈 they are just so adorable here and really lovely temperaments
No need to contain your excitement! Seeing you experience things you’ve been looking forward to is what makes watching fun! Crazy such large structures had to be built to transport water…and now all we need is pvc/abs pipes😁. Haha Yen’s nerd alert 🤓🚨😂… sometimes that nerd alert can rob you of an awesome experience😁. Actually thought that area you guys went to was more interesting than the bazaar😁😁. Looks so cool!! Bummed it was locked. Getting lost can yield the greatest adventures…lucky for you guys, you don’t need a large space to find those adventures😁. Great vid and looking forward to the next one!! 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha yes Yen doesn't like getting in trouble though I'm always doing stuff I shouldn't be 😂 exploring random stuff is the best especially when the stars line up and you randomly find a crazy hidden gem it's the best. Seeing the aqueduct in real life was one of the best things ever... in every way as impressive as I ever imagined it to be.
Wonderful video. Super professional and remaining humble. Very very very good!
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
😁👍 thank you
I LOVE shopping so Harrods in London and the Grand Bazaar are definitely on my bucket list... 🤩
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
It's a super lively place, definitely a lot of fun for shoppers
@davidbeazley1958
2 жыл бұрын
@@PeterandYen can't wait. 🙂
Amazing architecture. Another fascinating video guys.... well done.
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
It's an incredible country 🇹🇷
letsgooooooooooooooooo
You should see; Çamlıca Kulesi Fethipaşa Korusu Yıldız Sarayı
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome recommendations!
@uchihaitachi2261
2 жыл бұрын
@@PeterandYen you're welcome
I wish I chanced upon your channel before my trip to Türkiye. Love the in-depth background you share for each location and all your recommendations. More people need to know your channel! ❤
@PeterandYen
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment 😊 it's a really wonderful country we really enjoyed our time there. Did you enjoy your time in Türkiye?
Wooow Turkey is sooo rich in Culture
@PeterandYen
Жыл бұрын
Sure is 🙂👍
Awesome video. The raw meat I've heard from the locals is not from raw meat anymore so it's more like vegan. It's banned for health reason. But vendors strangely still call them from raw meat.
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
O that's interesting 🤔 I read something about that too but that was after making this video. Now I'm curious if we had raw meat or vegan meat 😅
Just a little bit late to watching this but always look forward to the new videos! Love the way you film and put together these videos! That Bazaar looks amazing and I bet Peter was looking for food! Those rugs look amazing! Oh wait sure Yen is a wonderful navigator while you're trying to find that lookout! Definitely some amazing architecture there! Yeah knew it Peter looking for food! Yeah that drink looked good, almost looked like a custard, that's immediately what I thought of! Yeah aquaduct's are sure amazing, great old constructions from ancient civilisations are truly amazing! As is your video!
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words 😊 the days out in istanbul were incredible especially for the food and history and you have summed it all up well. Never seen such high quality rugs before either 😯 so much fun making these videos 😁🤙
The Grand Bazaar with 60 streets, the competition must be intense regardless of the foot traffic😅. Love the description, Christmas 🎄 in a cup! Thanks for the Sunday vlog and have a great week
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
It is very competitive there are quite a lot of people trying interesting techniques to lure you into their stores hahaha. Makes for a very lively atmosphere. Thanks for watching and have a great week ahead 😊
Hi from Florida, Thanks.
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob thanks for watching
So jealous! Looks amazing
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Turkeys an incredible county ❤️
Beautiful scenery. Great food. Good time. Love Turkey 🇹🇷💖✨
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Too true 😁💯
In 2008 use of raw meat was banned in Cig Kofte due to health concerns. It is vegetarian and to me it tastes much better now. But the name is still raw meatballs (cig kofte).
Great video. Love it!
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊👍
Grand bazar and Masterchef contestant?? No one should miss this video!!! The biggest covered market in the world I believe, no? You guys showing your most adventurous way hahaha The call to prayer is one of our favorite things, even as non-muslims, we truly appreciate and feel a peaceful feeling when we hear it. we never had the Adiyaman sarma, so interesting! And the rolled kofte! yagli durum? yag is oil. We def have to write this place down and go when we return. Boza is awesome. Love it! We had it in winter and the smell just made us feel so good. Yas! Peter!! Christmas in a cup is the perfect description!!! PETER!!!! you must come to Spain and see all our aqueducts from the Roman empire. Let's do a road trip together next year!
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha finding random food stops is my favorite thing. Yen loved the sushi kofte we will need to make another stop once we're back in istanbul. I think like history the size of the undercover market has conflicting sources because there are really huge ones in China, Egypt and Thailand too so didn't want to go all in on the largest in the world in case we were wrong 😅
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Road trip does sound very tempting we will need to figure out exactly where we'll be next year. 💪😁
@TheMamuchos
2 жыл бұрын
@@PeterandYen yes, I'm not sure either. We will have to go and measure all of them one day 😀😜
@TheMamuchos
2 жыл бұрын
@@PeterandYen we can talk about it, any time you want 😀
Stunning experiences, food and drink. 😋
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
😁 such an incredible city.... I miss the Boza drink super and Yen misses the raw meat sushi
@darylmckay
2 жыл бұрын
@@PeterandYen it looks like you could spend a lifetime there just exploring 😃
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
This is definitely a country where you shouldn't do a quick highlights tour. After spending a much longer time here it we are finding there really is so much to see and then finding ourselves getting attached to certain areas even more cause they're so cool and the people are really lovely. Totally agree with your statement Daryl 👏
@darylmckay
2 жыл бұрын
@@PeterandYen truly the crossroads of empires for thousands of years, steeped in history and culture. Being able to take your time to fully experience it (and more) is living the dream 👏😃
Wow loved your travels today! Fabulous to just absorb all that history and the sights and smells and tastes! Thanks for sharing x
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
No worries thank you for watching glad you enjoyed the video 😁
Hi Peter & Yen! Nice video. How's the weather in Turkey around this time? Is it hot?
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
It's fairly warm on most days and even though it can be hot the sun isn't like New Zealands burning you. It's an even spread of warmth. Only had a few days of rain so far 😁
Grand Bazaar looks so grand and lavish! 😍 Another magnificent mosque you discovered, it's so beautiful from the inside! Hahah I love your food exploration and reactions to a new dish you've never tried before. If I see anything Masterchef-related restaurant, I am sold!
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
😁 trying the new foods of a country or region is so satisfying. This was an awesome meal Yen ended up really enjoying these kind of wraps.
enjoyed couple
good video mate
Binge watching your turkey vlog, my istanbul trip is coming soon..
@PeterandYen
6 ай бұрын
Exciting! Hope you'll enjoy your trip 😁 which cities are you planning on visiting?
thank you for another great n very interesting video..🥰🥰🥰
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
😊 thank you for watching
That bazaar is really overwhelming. I think I have no idea where to start too. Usually we become indecisive when we have so many options 🤣. We mainly go market for street food.
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
😂 yeah I get ya... Yen and I mainly go for the atmosphere
Beautiful guys, just beautiful
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful beauty
My Turkish friends have said tourist numbers were way down but I didn’t realise by how much until I saw the Grand Bazaar. That’s really empty compared to pre COVID. Yep navigating it is an experience and when it’s packed it can get a little claustrophobic. It’s a bit of a tourist trap but great place to get those last minute souvenirs. I can spend hours poking around in markets if I get the chance.don’t forget the spice market so you can bring home a taste of Turkey
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Ooo really? That's a quiet day? 😅 never would have guessed. It was so busy. Yeah some items definitely have inflated prices but some seemed reasonable you Def need to bargain in there and have some knowledge of prices. Spice market will make an appearance in a future vlog 😉
Back in the days they make çiğköfte with raw meat. But now it is made with bulgur I think. I recommend to eat this to my vegan friends.
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
😯 thanks for sharing that. Thought it was still meat but that's good to know
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Love the Turk ventures Bro & Sis! You 2 are awesome! Stay safe & Bro Pete, our Saders won the Gf over the weekend... beat the Blues... so yooooooo! Ha ha 💚🔴⚫... 🤸
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
😁🤙 Liv! Hope you've been well. Crusaders r too strong 😂 at this point it'll be a shock if they lose. But it is nice to see the blues back up there in the finals.
@Luv_2P
2 жыл бұрын
@@PeterandYen he he so true good on both teams for a strong season. Much love🌞
Beautiful carpets. Did you manage to get one for home? Seeing the grand bazaar on video is so amazing 🤩 I don’t know what will happen if I am there in person - guess I will go crazy 😜 Food wise - Turkish likes their meat.
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha the excuse we use is we don't have a home to put the rug in since we're traveling 😅
Lovely vlog. Curious about the shopping area. What are costs like there in the bazaar?
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Specialty items are reasonable however other things are 2 to 3 times the prices of similar things outside the bazaar
@Bjay2022
2 жыл бұрын
@@PeterandYen Thank you Good to know!
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
No prob 🤙
if you can please please please visit one of those undreground cities ! :)
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
😉 we just went to one the other day but the vlog won't be out for quite a few weeks 😅
@DK-ym6wh
2 жыл бұрын
@@PeterandYen cooool !!! :)
yay to all the cats!! LOL.
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
😂 🐈 😻
🙏👏👏👏❤️❤️👍👍👌
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
😁👋
cigköfte does not have meet in it anymore btw🙂
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thank you good to know at the time of making this video I thought it was still meat 😅
Did you BUY a carpet XD
@PeterandYen
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha nowhere to put it even if we bought one