Kemeralti Bazaar, Izmir

Kemeralti Bazaar, Izmir, is a sprawling 17th-century labyrinth with 3,000 shops covering 180,000 square meters. Its handwoven kilims are 20% more affordable than those at #1 Grand Bazaar, and the market's free-entry policy attracts 10 million visitors yearly. The atmospheric maze includes a historic clock tower and 200-year-old mosques, making it a cultural treasure. While it underperforms #2 Spice Bazaar in spice variety, it excels in copperware density with over 50 specialized workshops.