Shopping in Turkey

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Grand Bazaar in Istanbul offers for tourists a wide variety of products at the best prices
Tuesday, 28 June 2011 18:40
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Grand Bazaar in Istanbul - is a huge indoor market, one of the largest in the world. Grand Bazaar in Istanbul consists of about three thousand shops and stalls, where there are always tourists and locals. The most famous shops are a shops, which selling jewelry, carpets and porcelain. Therefore, the best jewelry you can buy at a fairly low price. Grand Bazaar in Istanbul has several entrances, but one of the most spectacular - is arch decorated with a fountain, called Nuruosmaniye. Most tourists prefer to stroll through the central jewelry streets, but it's better to go a little further to the Old Bazaar and enjoy the beautiful jewelry of antiquity. Get to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, can be usibg the map, which is shown on the top of the article, just show map to anyone taxi driver in Istanbul.

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Shopping Festival 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey - the address on the map
Friday, 27 January 2012 22:49

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In the period from March 18 to April 26, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey will be held the Shopping Festival 2012 in Istanbul (see the map at the top of this article). During the Shopping Festival 2012 in Istanbul, the entertainment centers in Istanbul and major stores will be working around the clock. For all guests of the Shopping Festival 2012 in Istanbul will offer 50% discount, opportunity to buy goods without taxes, contests and sweepstakes prizes. On the streets of Shopping Festival 2012 in Istanbul will also be conducted the street entertainment programs for children and adults.

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Shopping in Turkey

So, you go on holiday to Turkey! Sunbathing, swimming and, of course, shopping and souvenirs. What to buy in Turkey?

Traditional Shopping - textiles, leather goods, carpets, gold and silver, ceramics, stamping and many souvenirs.

Cotton plantation, textile factories in Turkey his, so the product of excellent quality. Clothes, towels, robes and cotton linens - all this you can buy in any store, the price will be lower than in native latitudes. Do not forget to bargain. You can also buy products made of natural silk - scarves, dresses and scarves, but you have to go to Bursa.

Jackets and coats of leather and leather goods - handbags, belts, gloves, purses. Turkey - the largest producer of leather in the world, the cost of products - an order of magnitude lower than in other countries. Huge selection, can and should only buy what is not at home. Quality leather is good, pay attention to the seams and lining - do not forget to bargain, the price can be reduced by half.

Handmade carpets - are sold in specialty stores, where you will tell the story of each carpet, ornament and pattern, the area of manufacturing, will be given a receipt and will be equipped with carpet lead seal, which means that the carpet can be taken out of the country. On classical Turkish carpets usually present stylized geometric pattern. If carpets floral ornament, then a copy of the Iranian carpet. Choosing a carpet, first share it by hand. It should be soft and without "bald spots" in the pile and the paint. Then you need to spend on the surface of the product with a damp cloth light, if she stayed clean, the carpet is good quality, you can buy. Weaving - old crafts and handmade carpet can even buy in the village. Price and quality products - as lucky.

Gold and silver jewelry - very beautiful, unusual, prices are different. Eyes run and I want everything, at least to see and try. You have to understand that high quality gold can not be cheap. Jewelry store will give you a guarantee of quality and execute documents for VAT refund at the airport. Beware of buying supposedly gold and silver from the hands, attracted low price.

In addition, the gift can bring: Spices, Turkish coffee, handmade pottery with painted, decorative vases and trays in the style of the XV century, painting on ceramics with the views of Turkey, Eastern sweets (best buy on the market, sold by weight, they are delicious) , tobacco.

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Shopping in Antalya


A trip to any country accompanied by an indispensable ritual buy various souvenirs and gifts not only for themselves, but for all the friends and relatives. In order to avoid wasting money on unnecessary trinkets, it is desirable to determine in advance what to bring as a gift from Antalya. Antalya is a paradise for shoppers from around the world, you can buy just about anything, and at ridiculous prices.
What can you buy in Antalya

Gold and jewelry. Gold- here sell for more than affordable prices, and their variety is simply amazing imagination. Acquire the best product in the branded shops, and do not forget to bargain.
Leather jackets, coats, fur coats. For this product to Turkey not only attracts shoppers from all over the world, but also dealers. Therefore, if you want to indulge in new clothes, a better place than the markets and specialty shops Antalya not found.
Clothing. Turkish producers are well known because of good quality product and great diversity. Gained particular popularity and knitted cotton products. Besides Turkish manufacturers in Antalya can find branded stores Calvin Klein, Dior, Lacoste and many others.

What to buy a gift to friends and relatives

Olives and olive oil of excellent quality. In Turkey, there are more than 350 factories olivnogo oil, which in quality is not inferior to the Spanish or Greek.
Handmade carpets. By purchasing these products, should be afraid of numerous imitations, under the guise of an expensive carpet you can sell cheap manufactured goods from synthetic fabrics.
Spices and sweets. In addition to traditional spices and seasonings note thyme, known here as kekik, pomegranate sauce, which is charged with salad, sesame paste Tajin, which is great for meat and vegetable dishes.
Pottery handmade. Intricate patterns painted plates, cups, pitchers, saucers and other dishes look great. Expensive products can be an excellent basis for the family collection.
Products made of silk. Beautiful female shawls, scarves and shawls, men's neckties made of natural silk will be a great present for friends and relatives.

With such a variety of goods, the question of what to buy in Antalya, can disturb except that because of too much choice.

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Shopping in Kemer

Kemer is considered the pearl of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey and the ideal place for leisure and shopping. The city is located just 40 kilometers from the tourist and cultural center of Turkey - Antalya, so many shops and shops selection of goods is not worse than the famous Turkish bazaars. If you have not decided what to bring from Kemer as a gift - make a rough list of gifts in advance.
What gifts to bring back from Kemer:

Local souvenirs. In addition to well-known and popular souvenirs can be bought anywhere in Turkey in Kemer can be found purely local - embroidered with a huge amount of metal flake scarves and hats decorated with colorful pom-poms.
Book. Not less popular with tourists from around the world are cookbooks that reveal the secrets of Turkish cuisine. Books have been translated into many languages, including Russian.
Olive or laurel handmade soap that distinctive flavor and perfectly moisturizes the skin. Of course, not to mention pistachio soap, soap rose petals and scented soap made in the form of various fruits and used to flavor the premises.
Traditional ceramics and porcelain with hand-painted. This will be a great souvenir gift for his friends or relatives.
Turkish sweets and coffee, Turkish tea. Selection of sweets just amazing - different kinds of baklava, including pistachio and chocolate, Turkish delight, dried fruit, rose petal jam, orange marmalade, honey and more.

For shoppers question, what to buy in Kemer, can cause a number of complications also because the choice of clothing and footwear is simply enormous. It should be noted that in conventional stores small Turkish town is increasingly found clothing from China. Original Turkish brands are usually presented in large shopping centers.

Turkish manufacturers produce high-quality copies of famous brands of clothing, in addition, many brands place their factories here, which allows them to buy original products at a lower cost. The heart of any woman can resist a variety of fur and leather products, presented in a wide range. Popular and household goods - home textiles, bed linen, fabrics, carpets.

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Shops and markets Antalya

Shopping in Turkey and, in particular, in Antalya - the perfect complement to the rest. Places for shopping here do not count, low prices, quality products can be different, you have to be alert. As currencies are accepted euros, dollars and Turkish liras. But before that currency to pay, it should be a good bargain. Markets and small shops do not be amiss with the presence of a notebook and a pencil for this process. In large sales centers to bargain does not work, but to get a discount for paying in cash - really.
shopping streets

Gulluk Street - one of the central streets of Antalya. All ground floor brought to shops. This street - a great place for shopping things Turkish manufacturers. Prices are low, your selection is huge. It is easier to say what is not here, but rather small. Little shops with leather goods and goods for children. There is only one shop with children's goods - "Waikiki". Street groomed, day attract the attention of numerous vases of flowers at night - multi-colored illumination.
Ataturk Street - this street is often in conversation called "Ishkelar", but if you use the navigator for him accurate information is still the name "Atatürk". It has some good shops with leather goods. One of them offers bags and accessories. From famous brands prototypes local bag can not be distinguished, suggest a forgery can only incredibly low price. The quality of the skin, joints, logos and even confirming the authenticity of the documents - above all praise. Children's clothing here more than Gulluk, there is a "Waikiki". The overall quality of things to Ataturk higher, respectively, and the price a little more. The street is located next to the old town, so after watching the attractions of shopping for running away is not necessary, all nearby. The only difficult to park the car here - cramped and crowded.

shopping centers

In almost every area of Antalya has a shopping and entertainment center. They have everything you need for a comfortable shopping - restaurants, cafes, cinemas, playgrounds. Discounts on selected groups of products can be found here at any time of the year. Shopping centers offer a huge selection of goods for all occasions. Clothes Turkish and international brands, handbags, shoes, accessories, electronics, jewelry products.

Especially popular with tourists in Turkey leather. In Antalya their profitable to buy it in large shopping centers, not specialized shops for tourists, where prices will be specially zavyshennye.Lyuboy respecting center has a large department with fur coats, sheepskin coats, leather jackets, bags.

The most popular shopping malls: Ozdilek, TeraSiti, Migros, Depot and new six-story Mark Antalya.
markets

As in any city of the eastern markets in Antalya impregnated special unique atmosphere. In the markets you can buy dry and fresh fruits, vegetables, sweets, spices, cheap clothes. In every area of your market, and it can work just a couple of days a week.

Market Sharampol is centrally located at the crossroads of Sharampol and Sokullu. Despite the fact that it is the center of the city, tourists are a little bit and the prices are low. Here make their purchases locals. On the first floor are traded products, and the second - with clothes, shoes, bags, sunglasses, bed linen. Quality of the goods is different, you can buy outright nonsense, and you can find the real thing.

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Shops and markets in Istanbul

For centuries, Istanbul has been and remains the world's center of commerce. Since ancient times, the city is located at the crossroads of trade routes, which determined its attractiveness to buyers and sellers. Guests enjoy visiting the city as many modern shopping malls and old bazaars with myriad shops.
Bazaars and Markets

The Grand Bazaar is located in the historic city. The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia to him fifteen minutes on foot. Size of the market are dazzling. At 31,000 square meters, there are up to five thousand stores. Merchants offer carpets Turkish, Afghan, Persian and other manufacturers, utensils of brass, copper, ceramics and pottery, jewelry, mirrors, candlesticks, coins, furniture. Here you can buy antiques as well as modern copies of old things. Prices vary widely depending on the quality of the goods. As in any bazaar, trade in order to reduce the price of goods is welcome.
Egyptian Bazaar is also located in the historic part of the city - in the Eminönü quarter near the mosque Yeni, at the entrance to the Golden Horn. For spices, spices, traditional traditional medicines and perfumes should be sent to it here. Range of oriental sweets and dried fruits will delight you.
Arasta Market is located next to the Blue Mosque. He also, like the Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest markets of Istanbul, but much inferior in size and not so tired tourists. Here you can buy great souvenirs, tiles from Iznik, clothing and other.
Mahmutpasha bazaar - a small market, located between the Grand Bazaar and Eminonu near the mosque Mahmutpashi. Shopping here is different cheapness.
The market is in a fish Kumkapi quarter of the European part of the city, near the coast of the Marmara Sea. Here you can choose how naisvezhayshaya fish, and serves seafood in one of the restaurants.

shopping streets

Street Bazaar in the Fatih district, street and street Uzuncharshi Hasyrdzhilar located in the historic part of the city, are the flea markets. On them you can walk in one day with a visit to the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar.
Quarter Chukurdzhuma in the Beyoglu district will attract the attention of fans of ancient and modern books on various subjects. Walking along the street Galipdede Caddesi, which is not far from the Tünel Square and the streets of Faik Pasa Sokak and Çukurcuma Caddes, not far from Galatasaray Square, you can purchase printed rarities or admire the antique lithographs, maps, historical Turkish books.

shopping centers

Large multifunctional shopping centers appeared in Istanbul in the late eighties and are very popular with tourists and locals alike. Depending on the area of the city, you can choose to visit a comfortable shopping mall. Prices depend on the store brands posted here.

Akmerkez - here love to dress wealthy citizens of Istanbul. In 1996 he was recognized as the best shopping center in the world by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
Istinye Park is suitable for shopping for the whole family, and leisure. In addition to shops with modern things have a bazaar with traditional Turkish goods, cozy park and twelve cinemas. Presented both elite and democratic brands.
Kanyon - as Akmerkez, refers to an elite marketplace, located in the financial center of Istanbul, Levent quarter. Suitable for financial support of tourists, demanding to the quality of the goods and comfortable shopping.
Deposite Outlet Centre - Shopping Centre class outlet. Located in the European part of the city in the quarter Ikitelli. In addition to a variety of clothing, accessories, electronics, home goods, cafes and fast food at discount prices, offers tourists and residents of neighboring areas spa and wellness center.

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Tax free in Turkey

Many tourists tend to fully enjoy shopping in Turkey. In addition, this possibility exists, and contributes to saving the possibility of VAT refund, tax included in the price of the goods. In order to use this system, it is necessary to know the basic conditions.

Tax free is available to customers who have a permanent residence outside of Turkey, but at the same time in Turkey can not be more than six months. Minimum purchase amount must be 100 TRY VAT.
What VAT rate in Turkey

18% - accessories, electronics, watches, glasses, cosmetics, household goods, porcelain and ceramic products.
8% - textile and clothing items, shoes, handbags, leather goods, carpets, glasses, books and food.

Reimbursement for goods purchased is only possible if they are exported in the personal luggage of tourists. To use the tax free in Turkey need to fill out a standard form, it is valid for three months from the date of exportation of new and packaged goods from the country. After completing the form should receive a stamp from customs officers. To form was valid, it must be on a stamp of the Ministry of Finance, the invoice number.
How to take advantage of tax free

In order that you can reclaim the VAT, it is necessary to go through three stages. First you have to make a purchase, the total value should be 118 YTL. At the same time you need to spend shopping in stores with logos Tax free shopping or Global refung. It is mandatory to have employees trading institutions ask for a special check, which must be completed in triplicate and include all relevant data of the seller, the buyer, the list of items purchased with a fixed amount and VAT. Be prepared for the fact that the clearance of the check may require the presentation of a photocopy of a document that certifies your identity.

On departure from Turkey, to be held in the next three months, is required at the customs check and goods. As a result, you get a stamp on the check, which will allow subsequently reclaim the VAT.

Once you pass the customs procedure, it is necessary to apply to the item Cash Refund Office or authorized banks, post offices in order to get cash. That funds were transferred to a credit card, a check is required to send at Global Refund in Turkey over the next thirty days. You can get 12.5% (total amount after all expenses will be deducted) from the value of the goods specified in the charge brought the check.

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Sales in Turkey

Turkey seems a paradise for tourists. In addition to a good rest there can fascinating shopping. Sales in Turkey are ongoing. Bargain committed there in shopping centers, boutiques, markets and small shops. Beautiful and fashionable things in this country can be purchased at very low prices. Turkey is one of the cheapest Mediterranean States. The Russian tourists Turkish shops are a great success.
Features trade in Turkey

Prices in many shopping malls are not fixed. Exceptions are boutiques in Megamall, where prices are fixed by sellers and are indicated on the label. In other cases, buyers can bargain and bring down the price. In some cases, experienced hikers achieve a significant reduction in the cost of goods, receiving it at the lowest price.

Previously, sales in Turkey were in any season. But in 2014 the government restricted the time of their conduct. Now sales are organized in the warm season for three months - July, August and September, as well as in the cold season for the same period - January, February and March. Street trading this innovation has not touched. The best time for shopping in the market - this autumn. Already in October, many sellers remove their tents, pre-arranging the sale of the goods. Finding such a moment, you will be able to buy good things very cheap. In some cases, the goods give at prices that are lower than the purchase.

Turkey must pay VAT equal to 15%. To offset this tax, customs, upon departure, you must provide receipts.
The best places for shopping

Excellent shopping opportunities have tourists visiting Istanbul. There's annual festival of trade, the meeting date change. Usually it is satisfied in June. During this period, customers can make a good buy on sale. Sellers offer high-quality and fashionable shoes and clothing. The Grand Bazaar has a wide selection of leather and fur. Before the new season, manufacturers sell the remains of their collections.

Istanbul is considered to be the center of commerce in the country. In the city are the famous markets, such as the Egyptian Bazaar, Grand Bazaar and others. It attracts the best products from the Turkish manufacturers. Popular stores operate seven days a week and breaks.

Winter and summer sales in Turkey allows you to buy items discounted at least 70%. In this country you can buy jewelry, handmade carpets, leather, fur coats, etc.. In shopping centers have boutiques where the goods of popular brands.

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Shops and markets Kemer

Mediterranean resort of Kemer - the oldest in Turkey. Once it has been developed thanks to the German tourists. Now everywhere heard Russian speech and in stores sure to find the seller who understands it and knows how to write a sign in Russian. Shopping in Kemer - wonderful. Russian vacationers buy fur coats, gold and silver jewelry, leather goods and imitations of clothing well-known companies. Expect to buy this brand things in Kemer is not necessary, it is better to choose other cities.

Most of the shops are concentrated in the center - on the boulevard of Ataturk and the pedestrian street Minyura Ekzul Lyman.
Popular outlets

The most famous shops for the sale of goods and clothing from animal skins - Tigers Leather, Atlantium Center, Denver Leather. The most high-quality goods in the last of them, but the prices, respectively, so little. You can try to bargain everywhere, but the quality factor of the coat, the less compliant vendors. Kaya Leather Bag - sells suitcases, bags, backpacks leather good dressing. It's nice that price dispersion is large, we can safely go and buy a vending thing.
Mona Lisa - from expensive jewelry boutique. Offers elegant decoration of high quality.
Hadrian Kemer Jewellery - and this store is more democratic in their prices. Here you can choose not only the earrings, brooches in the form of flowers and animals, bracelets, pendants, but some gems. Many hotels with a shop agreement on "gratuitous" delivery of tourists into the hands of jewelers. In any case, settlement of the two organizations are not advertised.
Pleasant shops of the famous brands of clothing and footwear in Kemer seen only Waikiki. Children and teenagers, as well as their parents, from the style of this company in delight.
A holiday-older is sent to the weekly market of manufactured goods. He organized on Tuesdays at Ataturk Boulevard. It seems that the whole city is merchandised. Offers much of the same things as in the stores, but cheaper. If we talk about clothes, shoes bags and accessories, it is a copy or slightly modified copies of famous brands. The quality of these things can be different - from "twice to dress, wash and throw" to the very decent. In the same market expanse in search of souvenirs. You can select textiles, oriental robes and costumes for belly dance, carpets, water pipes, figurines of all kinds of materials.