To the one who first came to the Turkish city of Istanbul, it may seem that this is one big bazaar. Indeed, wholesale and retail trade here is one of the priority sectors. Therefore, from Istanbul, few people leave empty-handed. Here you will find souvenirs for every taste and purse, well, which ones to bring home from Turkey, it's up to you.
What should I bring from Turkey?
In Turkey, you can buy good leather bags at relatively low prices. Also here you will find a purse, wallets, borrows, belts and other leather goods . To make these purchases our compatriots usually go to Aksaray or Laleli, where most of the traders are fluent in Russian. There also sold wonderful Turkish carpets .
Comparatively cheap here and shoes . Especially popular are classic Turkish sharp-nosed shoes.
Sweets and dried fruits are an excellent souvenir for relatives and friends. It is worth buying a small set, which includes rahat-lukum, figs, dates, hazelnuts and almonds - and you will forever be a fan of Turkish sweets.
All kinds of souvenir small things you will find in any store on the Grand Bazaar or the Covered Bazaar. In particular, many people bring small souvenirs from Turkey in the form of an eye : they are called "nazar bonjuk" and serve as amulets against evil eye and spoilage.
When asked what to bring from Turkey, many women do not hesitate to answer: of course, cosmetics ! The fact is that there is simply an amazing assortment of such products. Be sure to visit the Egyptian market, which is full of cosmetic goods. It's henna, perfume, rose water, oils, creams and mashings for the body, natural sponges and much, much more.
Spices in Istanbul are better to buy in small shops that specialize in selling spices . What kind of spices to bring from Turkey, is not so important, because it will be really natural dried herbs and fruits.
But buying tea, it is quite possible to run into a fake, which is not uncommon in Istanbul. Among all the variety of teas you will find both usual green and black, and all kinds of fruit teas. To get them better by weight, because in a sealed package with the inscription "Apple tea" there can be a completely different, "powder" drink with apple flavor in the composition.
If you still do not know what to bring from Istanbul as a souvenir, we recommend visiting one of the many local bazaars, handicraft shops or shopping centers. There you will certainly find what you are looking for!