Turkey: Colours of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, the world's most visited tourist attraction

Turkey: Colours of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, the world's most visited tourist attraction

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. There are more than 3,000 shops packed along its 61 covered streets. It is estimated that between 250,000 and 400,000 people visit the bazaar each day, making it the world's most visited tourist attraction.

Getty images photographer Chris McGrath captures the colours of the bazaar in pictures so detailed you can almost hear the haggling and hubbub of the crowds and smell the incense and spices wafting across the market.

Dogan Mert poses for a photograph at his store selling traditional Turkish gifts

Ahmet Tan poses for a photograph at his store selling pipes and musical instruments

Huseyin Erdogan poses for a photo at his shop selling traditional ceramics

Adem Sad'c poses for a photograph at his rug and fabric shop

Taner Erguder poses for a photograph at his art shop

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