Old Bedesten, Istanbul

Iç Bedestan is actually a cluster of little antique stores located in the heart of the labyrinthine covered bazaar in Beyazıt. Many of the shops here specialise in religious icons, which are imported by the truckload from the former Soviet Union. Many also stock cases of ornate silver ornaments, including the ubiquitous evil eye. You can also find a ton of old jewellery and cute Ottoman era fob watches complete with Arabic numerals. When you're shopping, bargaining is the name of the game and the harder you bargain, the more fun you'll have!