In a city like Istanbul, where the history goes back literally 2.000 years, there are some incredible artifacts you'll find. The antique shops feature so many pieces of indeterminate date and brands long gone by, mostly sold for a fraction of what you think they should cost. Feriköy Flea Market Week to week the things you'll find change a fair amount, and if you go towards the end of the day you might get some exceptionally low prices as people are willing to lower rates to get rid of their wares before taking them back home with them. Çukurcuma Most of the stores are literally packed to the brim with items, and even just browsing is fun regardless of whether you intend to buy anything or not. Dolapdere Balat Many of the wares you'll find are actually new, but still handcrafted by families who've been crafting the same things for generations. You could easily spend an entire day wandering through Balat looking both at the old homes, the churches and mosques, and the windy alleyways while stopping in at the little antique shops you pass and checking out what amazing thing will pop up next!
