Best Antique Markets in Turkey

Turkey boasts a considerable number of antiques, or as they are also called Flea markets. These are places where you can buy vintage items, collectibles, souvenirs, and other unique and interesting goods. Typically, these markets operate once or several times a week, offering art pieces, jewelry, accessories, and even old household appliances. So, we create a helpful list of the best flea markets in Turkey that definitely deserve your attention.

Istanbul

The capital of antiquity in Turkey rightfully belongs to Istanbul. It is where the largest, oldest, and most unusual flea markets are located. In Istanbul you can find interesting markets of antiques in every district of the city, each unique in its own way.

Bomonti Antique Market

Also known as the Ferikoy Antique Market, it takes place on the premises of this market and is one of Istanbul's most renowned trading spots. The antique market is open on Sundays, with other goods traded there on other days.

Kadıkoy Antique Market

Considered Turkey's largest antique market, Kadıkoy Antique Market operates on Sundays in a new covered area in Fikirtepe, where the famous neighborhood farmer's market, known as "Salı Pazarı" ("Tuesday Market"), is now also located. In the same building, there is now an excellent antique market with hundreds of stalls. Monthly auctions are held there where you can purchase unique items.

Maltepe Antique Market

Located in a covered trading space, this market takes place every Wednesday in the district of the same name, in the Asian part of the city. It's an exciting place to find genuine, vintage Turkish goods.

Ankara

The capital of Turkey also has plenty of great places for hunters of unusual items. There are two main flea markets: one is the Ayrancı Antique Market, held on the first Sunday of every month in the Ayrancı district's covered market, and the other is the Cayyolu Antique Market, held on the second Sunday of every month. Both markets are large and convenient, offering thousands of authentic products.

Bodrum

A new antique market recently opened in the center of Bodrum. It operates once a week, on Sundays. You can buy antiques and other interesting items there. By the way, there are also long-established flea markets near Bodrum, in Bitez and Turgutreis.

Eskişehir

In this city located on the banks of the Porsuk River, there is also plenty to see. The Tepetasi Ulunder market, held every second Sunday of the month in a covered market, is an antique market. Another flea market, held on Saturdays next to the Emek market, is worth a visit.

Bursa

In Bursa, an antique market operates in Nilufer on the third Sunday of every month. There, you can find many textile and silk items for which this region is famous. You can also find unique examples of calligraphic art.

Izmir

The second largest city in Turkey, after Istanbul, boasts four flea markets. In Bornova, Tepeçik, and Kahramanlar, antique markets operate on Sundays. Another market in Çankaya operates every day after 9 PM.

Antalya

In the Antalya province, there is also a flea market. It operates in Muratpasha every Thursday. By the way, you can buy not only interesting antique items there but also modern souvenirs and gifts for friends.

Visiting flea markets in Turkey is a whole journey! Even if you don't buy anything, the experience will be unforgettable. Delicious street food, colorful merchants, a unique atmosphere, unusual goods - all of this is mesmerizing and infectiously positive. Be sure to visit these places; you won't be disappointed.

Please Note! When you buy antiques, don't forget to ask sellers for receipts for purchased items. Exporting historical values from Turkey is strictly prohibited and any of the items sold at the markets could potentially fall into this category. Therefore, it's essential to take and keep documents for purchased antique items.