Istanbul's Grand Bazaar to undergo $100 million renovation

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10-26-2010 @ 12:21AM

Craig said...

Ugh. This is exactly why I decided to go to Turkey in 2009 -- before it becomes too gentrified and Disney-ized. A major grocery chain store? Double ugh.

I realize the Grand Bazaar isn't the most authentic market today, but it's a million years old and to some extent it still sticks to its own traditions. Fine, fix the electrical wiring so the place doesn't burn down, but otherwise leave it be, it can't be losing money.

All that money would be better spent on, say, expanding the reach of the metro/tram. Maybe I'll have to plan another trip soon before they open a Starbucks inside Hagia Sofia.

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