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Discover the 5 most beautiful markets in the world, places where you will be able to find everything: from a tiny needle to a huge locomotive. Markets, bazaars and flea markets are seen as hearts and souls of every city where people meet and exchange.

Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar

This bazaar is a very big place with nearly 4,000 stores spread across sixty streets. 15 million visitors come each year and that is why the bazaar is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Europe.

The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, which is more than six centuries old, is a must when people are visiting Turkey. You will find traditional products such as tea, ceramics, carpets, leather or gold and you will be able to negotiate prices with vendors in order save some money.

The Brooklyn Flea in New York

Opened since 2008, this market is one of the largest flea markets in the eastern United States. There are jewelers, furniture dealers, artists and you will also be able to find organic food… The market has a very special atmosphere that you should not miss when you are traveling in New York.

Izmailovsky market in Moscow

This market is built as an amusement park that has different forms of Russian architecture. It is very popular with tourists but also with Muscovites who go there to buy products of all kinds. You will find fur, quality textile and the famous babouchkas.

Panjiayuan market in Beijing

This is one of the cheapest markets in Beijing where you will find antiques, furniture, old souvenirs… The market is visited by millions of Chinese and foreign tourists. During weekends there are more merchants and you will be able to find good deals.

Jaffa flea market in Tel Aviv

The Arab neighborhood of Jaffa is a very important place in Tel Aviv. There is the famous old flea market full of amazing and uninteresting products: handmade necklaces, traditional clothing, antiques, old musical instruments…