Shopping in Istanbul - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Istanbul is an ideal city for lovers of shopping. It is full of luxury shopping malls, colourful markets and original stores. Osmanbey area is a perfect place for purchasing new clothes and shoes. It includes shops of different price categories. Both young people who prefer the most unusual and trendy details, and lovers of classical style will be able to choose suitable things for themselves. This district is also known for its excellent children's clothing stores and perfect textiles.

No less popular is Laleli trading district, which is renowned for the best quality fur prodicts. It is here, that you should go for new fur coats, lambskin coats and leather goods. In a variety of shops presented here, tourists will find outlets for all budgets.

Frugal customers are recommended to visit Zeytinburnu neighbourhood. In this area there are several historic leather tanneries, so many things can be purchased at a significant discount. The end of each season is the most attractive time for shopping, since there exist big discounts at local stores. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Bagdat Cadessi seems to be the most interesting shopping street in Istanbul. Its length reaches several kilometers. On both sides are located clothes, footwear and accessories shops of world-famous brands. There are shops of many brands that are familiar to European tourists, including Mango, Nine West, Zara, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Topshop, Benetton, Vakko, Stefanel and Boyner. Numerous cafes and restaurants play host to constant flow of tourists.

There are several excellent markets in Istanbul. From among, Kapali Carsi is the best known. This market is the oldest in the city, it displays thousands of product varieties. A total of 58 shopping streets with more than 4000 pavillions are allocated here. At the Bazaar you can buy everything from clothes and furs of local production, to jewelry and souvenirs. Still, they sell delicious sweets and national delicacies, yet, visitors can taste some popular street food in special outdoor tents. At the entrance to this huge market, the so-called "Egyptian Bazaar" is located. It is a small shopping complex, in which customers are offered spices and popular sweets.

Kanyon multi-purpose complex is the most popular with tourists. This is a huge 4-storey shopping mall, which units more than 160 clothing, footwear stores and perfumeries. Here, you will be able to admire shopping trips, enjoy all the fun from a modern cinema, and relax in one of the cosy restaurants.

Akmerkez shopping complex is a real city's attraction. Its opening was in 1993. Nowadays, the center is the winner of a number of prestigious awards. It employs more than 250 stores. It is a good place for purchasing expensive designer and quite affordable clothes. Jewelry and perfumery salons run here as well. Akmerkez complex is characterized by an incredibly spectacular design. It is literally created for leisurely walks and rest.