Showing posts with label Istanbul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Istanbul. Show all posts

Mosque Opens Doors for Stray Cats And Kittens

Mosque Opens Doors for Stray Cats And Kittens
Imam Mustafa Efe may be known for leading prayers in his Istanbul-based mosque, but there's something else the world's now learning about him: he's a devoted animal lover. Last year, Imam Efe opened his mosque's doors to the many stray cats and kittens that roam Istanbul's streets.

'Grand Bazaar' Oldest Coverd Market of Istanbul

'Grand Bazaar' Oldest Coverd Market of Istanbul
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The Grand Bazaar in the Turkish capital Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, encompassing a total of 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops. Despite a steady rise in modern shopping malls in Turkey, the Grand Bazaar is still the most visited tourist attraction in the country. In 2014, it became the most visited tourist attractions in the entire world with over 91 million annual visitors.