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Istanbul's Grand Bazaar 10th most popular tourist attraction
Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar was placed first among Europe’s tourist attractions; and 10th in the world; according to a report of the top 50 most popular sites published by the American travel magazine Travel and Leisure. Travel and Leisure magazine selected the world’s top 50 tourist attractions using data acquired from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and various publications covering the tourism sector. Other tourist attractions on the list included parks and natural wonders as well as historic and cultural monuments and sites. The Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi in Turkish); built in the 15th century during the Ottoman Empire; with its...