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The Grand Bazaar — Istanbul, Turkey

The Grand Bazaar — Istanbul, Turkey
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul was named Europe's most visited tourist attraction.
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People love collecting souvenirs when they travel, which may be why shopping areas keep popping up on this list.Travel + Leisure reported that Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, which has more than 3,000 stores, attracts 15 million visitors, making it Europe's most visited tourist attraction.

The Daily Mail reports that the Grand Bazaar, which sells everything from rugs and fabrics to jewelry and gold, has been a place for trading since 1461.

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