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A Nostalgic Weekend: Antique Stores
We have listed the best and most reliable antique dealers in Istanbul for you
As a dictionary definition, antique means rare, surprising, old and valuable items. For those who love the old and nostalgia, visiting antique shops is a joy in itself.
In a historical city like Istanbul, it is possible to come across antiques bearing the traces of centuries even in the most unexpected places. Our topic in this article is antique shops, places where you can find dozens of different kinds of antiques together and travel back in time among these nostalgic images. We have compiled the most beautiful antique shops in the city for you to enjoy on the weekend.
1- Horhor Antique Bazaar
There are both local and foreign sellers in the bazaar where there are about 200 different shops. We can say that there is almost nothing you cannot find in the place where antique dealers who come to the bazaar spend hours.
Address: İskenderpaşa, Kırma Tulumba Sk. No:1 D:140, 34080 Fatih/Istanbul
2- Feriköy Antique Market (Bomonti Antique Market)
Operating for 12 years, the market welcomes antique lovers in Feriköy only on Sundays between 09.00 and 19.00. With more than 200 stalls, the bazaar sells almost every kind of antique item and you can also come across auctions. You can find many things you are looking for such as old coins, pipes, jewelry, bags, atari, ornaments, etc. at Feriköy Antique Bazaar (Bomonti Antique Bazaar).
Address: Cumhuriyet, Neighborhood Market No: 8, 34380 Sisli
3- Kadıköy Antique Bazaar
You can get chests, mother-of-pearl inlaid cabinets and many other items from the Ottoman period from Kadıköy Antique Bazaar. It is worth mentioning that old records are also sold in the bazaar, which you can visit between 09.00 - 19.00 every day except Sundays.
Address: Osmanaga, Sevimli İşhanı, Kuşdili Cd. No: 18, 34714, Kadıköy
4- Mecidiyeköy Antique Bazaar
Opened 40 years ago, the four-story antique bazaar has 77 shops. You can visit the shops where you can find rugs, paintings, knick-knacks, Ottoman furniture, chandeliers, porcelain and much more every day between 10.00 - 18.00.
Address: Kuştepe, 34387, Sisli
5- Üsküdar Antique Bazaar
The bazaar, which has a history of about 100 years, is one of the lesser known antique bazaars. In the 40 shops, you can find items from the Ottoman Empire as well as items from Europe. If you are fond of items such as coffee tables, chandeliers, trinkets, chests and walking sticks, Üsküdar Antique Bazaar is for you.
Address: Mimar Sinan Mah. Buyukhamam Sok. Antikacılar Çarşısı No: 32, Üsküdar
