Istanbul has some of the oldest malls around, except in Turkey they are called Bazarre’s which is Turkish for mall. The grand bazarre in the old center of Istanbul is over 2000 years old. This is where Constantine went to buy his culottes and pour half drank Orange Julius on neerdos from the food court balcony. Then he would go back home and rock out with his Christian rock band, THE FIRST ONE EVER!
There are some subtle differences between the grand bazarre and Clackamas Towncenter. For example instead of Bombay Company and the Gymbori you have Tehran Company and Discovery Zone and instead of a ice skating rink where Tonya Harding bust out triple axles you have Hans, WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF OUR FIRST NEW VERNACULAR VALENTINE POST IN OVER 3 WEEKS!
As mentioned earlier the Grand bazarre is over 2000 years old and is really, really big. It was not built at the same time however. New sections were added on in sort of concentric rings, so as you walk deeper into the grand bizarre there is a noticeable difference in the architecture of the building.
Hans are semi-public outdoor courtyards which are scattered through out the bazarre. Hans are common features in Istanbul and provide much needed open space in this city of 15 million people. They very greatly, like the rest of the bazarre, in architecture but they all feature a courtyard usually with a fountain and have multiple stories. The second story will usually have an outdoor covered walkway and with small storefront workshops. The bottom floor will be where the merchandise is sold. Usually the stores in each Han will focus on selling specific items, like carpets, or diamonds, or medical supplies, or yarn (no kidding!). Hans are also used as places for merchants to relax, drink apple tea, and play Hungry Hungry Hippo’s Turkeys national sport!
There are some subtle differences between the grand bazarre and Clackamas Towncenter. For example instead of Bombay Company and the Gymbori you have Tehran Company and Discovery Zone and instead of a ice skating rink where Tonya Harding bust out triple axles you have Hans, WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF OUR FIRST NEW VERNACULAR VALENTINE POST IN OVER 3 WEEKS!
As mentioned earlier the Grand bazarre is over 2000 years old and is really, really big. It was not built at the same time however. New sections were added on in sort of concentric rings, so as you walk deeper into the grand bizarre there is a noticeable difference in the architecture of the building.
Hans are semi-public outdoor courtyards which are scattered through out the bazarre. Hans are common features in Istanbul and provide much needed open space in this city of 15 million people. They very greatly, like the rest of the bazarre, in architecture but they all feature a courtyard usually with a fountain and have multiple stories. The second story will usually have an outdoor covered walkway and with small storefront workshops. The bottom floor will be where the merchandise is sold. Usually the stores in each Han will focus on selling specific items, like carpets, or diamonds, or medical supplies, or yarn (no kidding!). Hans are also used as places for merchants to relax, drink apple tea, and play Hungry Hungry Hippo’s Turkeys national sport!
2 comments:
what does Jordy's house look like?
That's, of course, as opposed to Hungary Hungary hippos, a popular game in Budapest.
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