Is Grand Bazaar under scaffolding or closed?

Is Grand Bazaar under scaffolding?

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Yes, it should look like the photo.

No scaffolding, closure or major works found in official notices or news when we last checked. Small cleaning jobs and short closures can still happen.

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul: the classic view — The photo you are hoping for: the classic view (taken 2021), not a current photo. A.Savin, FAL, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Last checked: 2 Nov 2026

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