This is the main entrance to the Spice Bazaar, which faces the Yeni Mosque.
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Another one of the ornate water fountains to be found around Istanbul.
There are 88 small vaulted rooms, in an L shape, which make up the Spice Market.
Here you can see one of the many shops selling a large selection of lokum (Turkish Delight), nuts and dried fruits.
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Here you can see the classic pyramids of herbs and spices. As well as admiring the colours and displays of the shops the other thing you really notice is the intoxicating smells of the herbs and spices.
The shop keepers love to have their photos taken, as long as you don't mind listening to their banter.
Here you can see a large selection of dried fruit and nuts.
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