Coppersmith Bazaar

One of a kind copper based market in the world. One of the oldest and the most unique from Turkish culture. You can see the masters carving and shaping copper bracelets, dishes, tools and accessories on the streets.

Cool place to buy suveniour. Turkish coffee making pots bracelets and etc...

beautiful market. good prices. copper products and leather shoes are popular here

The Coppersmith Bazaar of Gaziantep

While the West of Turkey makes every effort to keep up to date with international trends and practices, the same cannot be said of the south east. Now this is not necessary a bad thing because in the big and bustling city of Gaziantep, selected areas dedicate themselves to traditional trades. The local bazaar is one of them and it was the first time I saw a coppersmith at work.


Gaziantep Coppersmith Bazaar

Called the Gaziantep Bakircilar çarsisi in Turkish, the cobbled paths were lined on both sides with coppersmith shops. Compared to the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, it was very small but the skylights in the ceiling allowed natural sunlight to shine through.

Coppersmiths were cleaning, engraving or selling their stock. They took no notice of me, sensing instantly that I was a tourist with a camera, and not copper possessions that needed cleaning.

Attention was instead paid to the main bulk of their customers who seemed to be housewives and probably repeat business for them. Hassle was nonexistent, even if I stopped to browse and this rather surprised me. I cannot ever remember being in a Turkish bazaar when shop keepers did not shout slogans to attract customers.

The bazaar is part of an improvement project by the local council. The trade of coppersmiths in Gaziantep stretches back 500 years and is passed from father to son. Perhaps sensing that modern technology has destroyed this trade in other areas, they are making an effort to keep it alive.

The bazaar is  part of the official Culture Route of Gaziantep, and all 280 shops participate in it. I am certain that the coppersmith trade of Gaziantep will not exist in 100 years’ time but there is a small part of me that secretly hopes I am proven wrong.

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Had such an amazing time here in Gazientep. Amazing prices. Friendly people. Prices are sooo cheap. Go there. You will enjoy it to the max.

It's got that real traditional, authentic vibe, so if you're into this stuff, it's a total must-see.

Amazing place full of life. Not only the Bazaar, give a try around the neighbourhood. Love it.

This is a very beautiful place to shop from your antique and any copper stuffs

Great experience. You can hear them working the copper all the way.

A must visit, traditional market in Gaziantep
Lots hand made art decorative gifts, spices, food oils
Shop owners are very nice ,,prices need negotiate

I loved this Bazar, where you can find antiques shops, hand made copper items, spices, hand made silk fabrics, hand made soaps.

I love this place. Best place for decorative items, gifts, baharat, and some amazing food. If you didn't come here you didn't visit Gaziantep. The people are also so nice and warm, not everyone though. Make sure that you visit more than one shop to before buying anything and ask about the prices everywhere. You will see that it will vary and the differences are big sometimes.

An authentic market area located in a city in the southeastern region of Turkey. A place where you can find quality and traditional products from each other.. I'll add photos and detailed videos

All these handmade, shiny, beautiful pieces of art... must see! ✨ ❤

More than 400 hundreds years of history under one roof, many things to buy for memory and plenty of places with tasty Turkish food, tea and coffee plus. Nice place to enjoy full day 😊.

A traditional Bazaar you could find traditional stuffs and also species and some other things. Clothes and shoes (Yemeni) are very nice

All buildings in this area historical and must see

a little bit crowded than it should be in these times, but I felt I travelled back in time while wandering around this historical bazaar.

So many copper objects look at and purchase. You can also see the many artisans who are working their trades. They're also very willing to answer any questions. The prices here are definitely much cheaper than in Istanbul.

Very old fashion and outhantic place to see