Why Nobody Visits This Bazaar In Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷

Located on the side of the Blue Mosque, Arasta Bazaar was constructed as a part of the Blue Mosque complex in the 17th century. The primary purpose of the market was to create funds by the rents of the shops to upkeep the massive mosque complex.
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[@faribtat3334]

Arasta in persian language is meaning beautiful, pretty, clean

[@marcelcharbonnier297]

I spent three weeks in Istanbul à long time ago. It was in autumn 1990 and due to the growing international tensions in the Middle East there were few tourists in town. I spent several hours invited by shopkeepers in Harasta market and one of them made me encounter the Imam of Sultan Ahmet mosque. It was impressive. We had a conversation in Arabic and à little group of worshippers sitting on the beautiful carpets around us were listening with great respect due to the prestige of this man of religion. As I had mentionned that I was interested in Islamic philosophy he clasped his hands and gave orders that I didn't understand because I did'nt speak Turkish at the time and I saw some of the attendants take books from the shelves around the place and put them on the floor. The imam said then to me that I could look at these books and take the ones in which I was interested... I bought a small hereke carpet from the store I was invited to in order to chat and drink tea. One of the employees explained to me that this market was initially stalls for the horses of the Sultan.

[@chamithennakoon1967]

I love Turkey..I am watching lot of turkey dramas.I like to ur culture.Thank u for the your kind thought about Sri Lanka. -From Sri Lanka❤

[@City2x]

Your channel is absolutely amazing. Quickly becoming my favorite!

[@Fiola_M]

I loved this bazaar..wish you had lingered longer in the artistic & glassware store..I would become a shopaholic in this place...lol.

[@VV-jl5yi]

Love your videos I have been at Arasta and then went at the mosaic museum, really nice!

[@indiragopee4500]

Hi Davud...such an amazing country...awesome views...love watching ur video's ❤

[@sangeetawesley6683]

Beautiful ❤️ Thank you for bringing this beautiful bazaar to us Also Aaraasta means" welcome to the place "😊

[@gugay8941]

New subscriber, here frm the Philippines. Aww!So, sweet! Buying gifts for your sisters and Mom! ❤ Your video is relaxing to watch ..

[@bitolcanecc]

Hi Davud, Arasta is urdu word and means decorated, arranged... Chears from Makedonia. Welcome again here

[@tub2020]

Actually not. Arasta is, for the places with the many shops that are selling similar items in a place, next to each other. And its origin is Persian, being used in Turkish too but very rarely.

[@bitolcanecc]

@@tub2020 thank you, last time when i was in Istanbul i was there, and then i was look online and i found this that i wrote, obviously there are a lot different info about things online 🙂

[@roddin9280]

It’s Persian, Urdu gets in from Persian

[@JoshLevente]

You should have bought the Ottoman soldier hat in 11:44. You looked very close to Diriliş Ertuğrul ❤️

[@shazsyed4072]

Wow MashaAllah super choice DAVUD 💗👌 so reasonable prices love 😘 the shop Araasta mean decorated and you described very accurate MashaAllah lovely 🌹 Davud

[@yvonnemaraj1484]

Good morning from Guyana 🇬🇾 enjoying your walk ,the place is beautiful have a great day

[@abduhmd2442]

İ love turkeye so much ❤ From Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@daudnizam8123]

Hi Davud , I love your videos .watched all your trips to Afghanistan .keep up the good work.

[@Yahoo731]

Wow beautiful sun shining on clean streets . Beautiful people and beautiful country. I am really enjoying sunshine with beautiful views. I love fresh juices. A Shop you visited looks like there are historic things inside . When you buy things from historic shop they are for decoration and it is remembrance of old times obviously it is not for wearing. If you wear it’s your choice. Historic things are quite attractive for decoration even hat. Visiting historic places is a part of tourism. Obviously people want to know in this modern world what was Turkish history. Ottoman Empire was quite famous history in the world. Today turkey is quite modern country with a lot of modern , historic and religious beautiful mosques.

[@indiragopee4500]

Hi Davud...a beautiful country...with fantastic views ❤ just loving ur videos ❤

[@southface6684]

Beautiful people the supporters of Islamist Hamas ? You wait and see sister wait

[@haciwarsame3421]

@@southface6684Greek have you paid your loans to EU yet?

[@southface6684]

@@haciwarsame3421 The whole world owes us because we gave it civilization, made the ape-man and taught it not to fear either gods or men

[@harrysoejarwo8833]

beautiful places, thanks for the video

[@2sweet2b4got10]

I have always bought few items from Arasta Bazaar. Whenever I’m in Istanbul. 😊 Greetings from California 🇺🇸

[@voicesrilanka1356]

to be honest, that market is more expensive and touristic.

[@mohammedaminebentaibi6777]

Where can i find silk scarfs cheaper than there ?

[@NMukh148]

Davud Bey, meaning of Aarasta in urdu is decorated and embellished. Your videos are captivating and keep me glued on till the end, as you explain everything so nicely that keep viewers intrigued. Thankyou for this content.

[@valerieneal2747]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTFUL JEWELLERY, RUGS, FABRICS AND PEOPLE. THNAK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@manoeljorgetavares5163]

I hae been visiting Istanbul and I think it is the most beutiful city in Europe, the places, the food, I looved it very much and looking forward to visit it again soonest.

[@zameeramoosa8471]

I am inlove with this place! Need one of those scarves 🥹 wow

[@loriseabrook1906]

Thank you shukran new subbie! We hope to come to Istanbul inshallah one day.

[@ajaythapa7335]

We are waiting for next beautiful vlog of South Africa country..

[@amyKallensandoval3334]

Living in the USA The Stars Bazaar is extremely affordable compared to USA prices❤

[@monakhalid7285]

We were there last year around the same area. We visited this bazaar couple of times. Our hotel was there before you enter this bazaar straight up ahead. There are lots restaurants around that area and top of the restaurant hotels for stay over.

[@sihamd1834]

What’s the name of the hotel please

[@Bimalraj825]

So beautiful so amazing just looking like a wow 🤩🤩😻 dream place 😢

[@RodneyMchellon]

I was in Erzum Turkey in 1988. I love the culture and food. I love to visit again.

[@clipzone6390]

Been to Arasta bazaar twice in two years, very nice place, not very busy but expensive compared to other bazaars

[@oasisofpassion]

Nice video, your video rewind my memory there. Turkey has good quality in textile, clothing or home textile like table cloths, cushions, towels also accessories, very nice design. Surpised that shop make copy of Van cleef and Arpels , this is French luxury jewellery brand and expensive , mostly made from 18 carat gold . I have Never been to this bazaar, good to know 👍.

[@roshanipushpamala2885]

Nice.. hair cut. Now so handsome. 💛💚💜

[@fantastico63]

I was in this pazar 3months ago n idk its just beautiful so beautiful

[@shaha45]

TURKEY IS LOVE❤

[@abdullahsaif9225]

Big fan brother from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@daveperryman291]

Really good video.

[@chandanisamaraweera7827]

Shoping complex is incredible .

[@romulorubio9394]

I love turkey very nice country and beautiful.

[@user-sj6tc3zh5f]

Great explain ❤ 🇱🇰

[@durrahfatiha5303]

I have always loved to browse thru Arasta bazaar n bought few items there. Nice place.

[@margaretakwa5687]

Davud infact turkey is very beautiful turkey and azarbaijan bave some similarities.they are super nice but azarbaijan is less populated enjoy your travels🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@itvnepal868]

love you Davud......watching you from Nepal

[@salmaabdulmajeed9888]

Thank you for sharing.

[@HelloHarini]

Super..... Very nice vlog. 😊😊

[@jayanthigodage4923]

Good day. Mr davud. So beautiful your country. I'm Very happy watching your u tub e channel.

[@Mathswithibrahim]

great vid bro - I am coming Istanbul next Monday what's the expected weather like ?

[@user-lk7cb1cz6s]

Yapıyorsun bu sporu Davud akhunzade

[@pathmasirifernando]

Thank you brother good luc💞🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@josephinedongliyen1802]

Wow beautiful country

[@Mylittelbird]

That orange juice was really fast 😂👍

[@nighatmirza3]

Nice discovery for me, as I will be visiting Istanbul soon. Arasta means decorated. It’s a Farsi and Urdu word.

[@yousafzaheer9625]

Arasta means Beautifully Arranged ' Decorated ' Brother it's also used in Urdu with same meanings * Mian Yousaf Zaheer from Faisalabad Pakistan *

[@darlenepadilla6186]

love this ❤ 🛍️🛍️ 🛍️

[@parasshah7632]

This hat suits you perfectly 🎉❤

[@zaklinailic6413]

Thanxs for this video. I am so happy you tell as about this bazar. Iz so much better and nicer than Grand bazar. Can’t wait to visit this bazar in March this year🥰🤣

[@user-cv7id5fp9z]

Entire covering of Istanbul ! We like your all videos, Thanks! for. giving a chance to visit this bazaar.🇱🇰

[@sandayakumari3734]

I like to istanbul ❤❤❤ very beautiful ❤❤❤ 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@clairedsc5807]

We'll be there for the new year, thanks for the video for remind me to visit - def. will pay a visit..Less crowded and give me the "business" haha LOL Thanks! Great scarves/hats shops...cheaper from Switzerland LOL 47CHF = 60USD+.

[@anoudzaki1465]

What's the name of the store where you purchased the scarves, bag, and hat?

[@carolinerobati8176]

Very nice video

[@Roulabeauty]

I love turkey ❤

[@mahmadnazir1880]

About the arata bazaar. Arasta is a Farsi word meaning pretty, beautiful

[@jayaramthapa970]

Lot's of lov❤ from 🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@HA.SAKEEP]

Today I'm a 1st viewer

[@nearlettemarbaniang3336]

Thanks,i really like the jewellery shop as myself i"m a jewellery lover.😊😊😊

[@minakshishankria8548]

Very very beautiful 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@farhadsabori2177]

Hay Davoud, as i saw you ask a couple of times, what does Arasta mean? It's a persian word which means decorated.

[@stranger5314]

Everytime I visit Istanbul, I visir there after visiting touristic places. The bazaar is well organised and have interesting stuffs and the quality of the items are better but the choice is limited and overpriced. However the bazaar is not overcrowded so tourist can relax and enioy more. Personally I like this bazaar but for certain items, I would rather go to the Grand Bazaar because some shops do have better quality goods and cheaper. Of course if you know the market reasonably well and where to go.

[@akbarbra]

Davud beautiful

[@lakshan.johana]

Amazing city! Love turkey! 🇹🇷❤️

[@sohit0715]

Bro pls visit and record the village life of turkey.

[@ronaldgulliver6636]

next may 2024 hope to be back there staying not to far from the shop

[@user-kz3sv4me2d]

Wow

[@shereenkader1781]

Pls advice whrs the best for 🛍 like abayas and also western clothing and shoes We will be going in Dec 2023

[@mujie786]

Nice videos brother but try keeping them shorter.

[@katyflame3668]

I have visited this bazaar. It’s a bit expensive. But good.

[@margaretakwa5687]

Davud buy me some of the bags and i will give you my country kente cloth.hahahaaa😂😂😂😂❤

[@Dineshsingh-pf7s]

Brother you come India. I want to hospitality to you. Bro you are so honest and I love you.

[@Masoona_noori]

Arasta is a pure Persian word which means; well decorated .

[@Hornscope]

It's the fault of local municipality which doesn't promote for people to go to that hidden bazaar. I was so surprised to find this bazaar from another side direction where there's a lot of cheap accommodations.

[@user-vm6mf7rv9u]

where can i buy turkish men’s traditional costume and head covering ?

[@sambekcker9539]

16:10 1800 Lira , ne aldı o kadar tutu , bu dükkana dikkat etmekt lazım!

[@fouziaparveen3078]

How much would have been a considerable amount for the stuff?

[@sambekcker9539]

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[@Shawon_Khan.]

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[@pubudu3235]

Brother 💖💖💖🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@omarym5175]

Aresta آراسته is a Persian word it means neat or clean-limbed

[@alibaba-wl8jb]

rāstā is Perisan.. Arasta has nothing to do with this. Arasta mrans shop for military stuff... At least it meant it in Ottoman period

[@umitbayulken.pleasetellthe876]

Arassa is Turkic ….. it means TEMIZ innTurkmen, Maracay, Uzbekistan mostly in Centrsl Asia… … not sure n Kafkasya

[@malihahashimi4605]

Asalamalykum dear bro "David" Dauvd. Orausta: is Dari word, Afghanistan people use it for girls name. It means being righteous, clarify, making inner and outer beautiful.....

[@yipmabaruya1148]

Good afternoon from PAPUA NEW GUINEA. i enjoyed watching your contents

[@48jinju]

❤

[@Vahid_Isaac]

The second hat you tried belongs to saljuk empire not soldier :)

[@afsanaivy1150]

Faze cap u Look!!! 👌👍🇧🇩

[@attasubhan7811]

Arasta is a Dari or a Farsi word that means well prepared, , decorated , set up and etc

[@alibaba-wl8jb]

rāstā is Perisan.. Arasta has nothing to do with this. Arasta mrans shop for military stuff... At least it meant it in Ottoman period

[@alibaba-wl8jb]

rāstā is Perisan.. Arasta has nothing to do with this. Arasta mrans shop for military stuff... At least it meant it in Ottoman period

[@missshahkhalid891]

Hi brother how r u Ask jewelry Ask mean tear Urdu word and Arasta mean beautifully decorated scarves bag are too much expensive thank for the video

[@g.trinha5091]

❤😇

[@hbhkyr]

Its Türkiye. Not Turkey

[@upathissakaggodaarachchi8165]

From Sir Lanka

[@Mr.choko1]

🇮🇳 Nice 👌

[@HayroRusch]

Brother Arasta is the Place between this life in the earth and the other life in heaven ... the place between this 2 worlds called Arasta , thats the turkish meaning

[@HayroRusch]

Videolarin Hosuma gidiyo kardesim ... ellerine emegine saglik... allah izin verirse 10 gün icinde oradayim :)

[@Hinaa1765]

Arasta is Urdu word and it means to decorate something

[@antonioborges5843]

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