Turkey reopens iconic 15th century Grand Bazaar

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Turkey reopens iconic 15th century Grand Bazaar

Istanbul's historical shopping center was closed to stop the spread of the coronavirus

Published: June 02, 2020 10:17 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

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Copy of Virus_Outbreak_Turkey_74968.jpg-b88c3-1591077849536 — A customer looks at Turkish traditional-style lanterns at the iconic 15th century Grand Bazaar in Istanbul as it reopens following weeks of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 041646-01-08-1591077859407 — The bazaar reopened under strict rules laid out by the health ministry that include the mandatory use of masks and a limit on the number of customers allowed into shops. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 041626-01-08-1591077857009 — The bazaar - which was built in 1455 just two years after the Ottomans seized Istanbul, then known as Constantinople - is home to almost 3,000 shops where more than 30,000 people work. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 041757-01-08-1591077831971 — Turkish restaurateur Nusret Gokce, also known as 'Salt Bae', at his restaurant 'Nusr-Et' at the Grand Bazaar after its reopening in Istanbul. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of Virus_Outbreak_Turkey_75333.jpg-c87c2-1591077829365 — A vendor adjusts Turkish traditional-style lanterns at the iconic 15th century Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 041650-01-08-1591077816294 — Shop owners open their shops in the iconic Grand Bazaar following their closure due to the coronavirus pandemic in Istanbul. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 2020-06-01T111734Z_2091615732_RC2B0H9R4P46_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-TURKEY-1591077863617 — People wearing protective face masks walk at Grand Bazaar as it reopens after weeks of closure. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of Virus_Outbreak_Turkey_19208.jpg-18e67-1591077835147 — People wearing protective face masks against the spread of coronavirus, are seen reflected at foreign currency exchange shop at the Grand Bazaar. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of Virus_Outbreak_Turkey_63652.jpg-7e031-1591077839331 — A vendor, wearing a protective face mask against the spread of coronavirus, waits for customers at the Grand Bazaar. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 2020-06-01T111522Z_1112548458_RC2B0H9F5YN1_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-TURKEY-1591077820671 — Merchants arrange handbags at Grand Bazaar as it reopens after weeks of the close doors amid the spread of the coronavirus in Istanbul. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 042874-01-08-1591077842270 — Mannequins are spread out around the room to keep keeping social distancing rules with customers. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 042882-01-08-1591077825882 — Mannequins, placed on some tables by the cafe owner to keep keeping social distancing rules with customers, are spread out around the room. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of Virus_Outbreak_Turkey_39338.jpg-e2e97-1591077845765 — People, most wearing protective face masks against the spread of coronavirus, walk at the iconic 15th century Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of Virus_Outbreak_Turkey_78772.jpg-ddba8-1591077854083 — A vendor wearing a protective face mask against the spread of coronavirus, waits for customers at the iconic 15th century Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. Image Credit: AP

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