The Most Fascinating Antique Stores in İstanbul
Our ancient city of İstanbul, which was the capital of the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman Empires, sheds light on the dusty pages of history in every corner. In İstanbul, where you can discover a different treasure on almost every street, there are also antique stores where you can open the doors of a different world. You can visit these stores to see the stories of antique objects that are hundreds of years old and take a pleasant journey through time. If you wish, we can discover the most fascinating antique stores of İstanbul together.
Figurines, Clothes and Much More: Kadıköy Antique Market
Located on Uzunçayır Street in Kadıköy, the pearl of the Anatolian Side, the antique market opens its doors to visitors every Sunday at 09.00. Established where the Kadıköy Salı Bazaar is, the Kadıköy Antique Market attracts the attention of collectors and vintage enthusiasts. Posters, antique objects, figurines, clothes and many other products take their place on the stalls, while guests have the opportunity to wander among the rows of stalls spread over a wide area. If you are also interested in antiques, you should certainly visit the Kadıköy Antique Market, where you can feel like you are visiting a museum.
Rare Rugs and Carpets of Anatolia: Şişko Osman Halı & Kilim
Şişko Osman Halı & Kilim, located in the Grand Bazaar, draws attention with its vintage-style carpet designs. The shop owner Osman Bey, who studied at the Sorbonne and in Cairo, runs his shop with great pleasure together with his apprentices. If you happen to come across Osman Bey’s carpet shop, you will have the opportunity to see the rare rugs and carpets of Anatolian cities up close. If you wish, you can have a pleasant time with Osman Bey, accompanied by a hot cup of tea that will warm you up, having a deep conversation about the importance and meaning of his carpets.
A Shop That Carries the Scent of History: Berol Antik
Located in Beyoğlu, the liveliest center of İstanbul, Berol Antik is only a 10-minute walk from Taksim and Şişhane. This shop that carries the scent of history has gramophones, records, typewriters, antique turntables, antique clocks and furniture, paintings, toys, hand-woven carpets, antique instruments and many other items. You can check out the historical items while enjoying your Turkish coffee at Berol Antik, where you are allowed to take pictures. This shop, which purchases and sells antiques, is a must-visit for those who would like to spend a nostalgic day.
Journey to the Past: Bomonti Antika Pazarı (Feriköy Antika Pazarı)
Bomonti Antika Pazarı, which is set up on Saturday night and continues until 18.00 on Sunday evening, has approximately 200 stalls with different products. Located in Şişli, this market provides their visitors with vintage coffee cups, records, car accessories, beautiful glasses, jewelry, pipes, badges, bags and thousands of other products. If you were especially passionate about arcade games in your childhood, you can take a short journey into the past thanks to the arcade tapes that you will come across in this market.
Invitation to a Completely Different Era: Karaköy Junk
Karaköy Junk, located in Ömer Avni Neighborhood, invites you to a completely different era. Opened by Aslı Uzun, who lived in London for many years, this shop displays antiques that she had collected from home and abroad. The shop, which hosts items that were selected from auctions and flea markets abroad, offers dozens of products ranging from giant mirrors to wooden chests, vintage bank boxes to retro clocks.
The Address for Music Enthusiasts: Deform
Another antique shop that is located in Beyoğlu is Deform. Although vintage records are the most common in this shop, there are also vintage T-shirts, bags, DVDs and turntables. Providing collectors with music magazines from the past, Deform also hosts vintage album cover posters. Promising a fascinating adventure for music enthusiasts, Deform is one of the places that you should certainly visit.
Take a Break at Pera Palace Hotel After Your Nostalgic Adventure
After visiting the antique stores in and around Beyoğlu, you can continue your nostalgic adventure at Pera Palace Hotel, the apple of İstanbul’s eye. You can have a pleasant day at the hotel, which is one of the symbols of the city and has hosted the most special guests of İstanbul for centuries. You can also witness the extraordinary magic of history at Pera Palace Hotel, which has hosted many important names from famous writers to politicians.
You can stay in the stylish and comfortable rooms of Pera Palace Hotel, discover the flavors of French, Italian and Turkish cuisine and have an unforgettable day by participating in art events. Contact Pera Palace Hotel to learn more about the hotel and make your reservation right away.
