Eski Üzüm Pazarı, Isparta merkezde Mimar Sinan Camisi'ne gelir sağlamak için Osmanlı döneminde yapılan vakıf çarşısıdır. İki katlı 16 dükkândan oluşan yapı restore edilerek aktarlar ve kahve dükkânlarıyla günümüzde de işlevini sürdürmektedir.
The Old Grape Bazaar was built by Isparta Governor Firdevs Bey to generate income for the Firdevs Pasha Mosque, known today as the Mimar Sinan Mosque. The 16 shops lined between the bedesten and the mosque are two-story and constructed from stone. Narrow stairs lead to the second floors, and the roofs are covered with vaults. There is no ostentatious structure in the middle, but rather a functional foundation bazaar.
Today, the bazaar welcomes visitors in its restored state. The most prominent thing in visitor comments is that the place is still a "living" market: herbalists, small shops selling tea and coffee, and cats roaming the narrow streets. One comment used the phrase "exactly as it should be," which indicates that the restoration was done without excessive artificiality. Since it is in the city center, it can be included in a short walking route along with the Firdevs Bey Mosque.
For most travelers coming to Isparta, this bazaar is the only tangible example of the city's Ottoman-era commercial life. In academic studies, it is also mentioned as one of the rarely preserved examples of traditional Ottoman bazaar architecture.
Guide's Note
What is the Old Grape Bazaar?
It is a foundation bazaar built by Isparta Governor Firdevs Bey to provide income for the Firdevs Pasha Mosque, known today as the Mimar Sinan Mosque. The 16 shops lined between the bedesten and the mosque are two-story and constructed from stone. Narrow stairs lead to the upper floors, and they are covered with vaults. As its name suggests, it was historically a place where grape trade was particularly active.
When to Visit?
Since the bazaar consists of narrow streets, morning hours are more comfortable for visiting before it gets crowded. Daytime hours when the shops are open should be preferred; on weekend afternoons, activity increases as locals also come to shop.
How to Get There?
It is located in Isparta city center, on 1031st Street. It can be reached quickly by city minibus or taxi from the bus station or train station. Thanks to its proximity to other historical points in the center, it can also be reached on foot without using a vehicle.
What's Around It?
Right next to the bazaar is the Mimar Sinan Mosque (Firdevs Pasha Mosque); the bazaar was originally established to generate income for this mosque. Other historical structures of Isparta in the same area can also be visited on foot along a single route.
How Much Time Should Be Allocated?
About 45 minutes is sufficient for the bazaar itself. Those who want to spend time in the herbalist shops and drink tea can extend this period a bit. When combined with other central points of Isparta, it can be included in a half-day city tour.
Good Spots for Photos
The narrow street where the two-story shop facades are lined up offers a frame with depth when shot from across. The old wooden details on the shop doors and the vaulted roof lines are also suitable for close-up shots.
Things to Pay Attention To
Since the bazaar consists of narrow streets, it can be challenging to navigate with a wheelchair or stroller. As shop hours vary from business to business, it is useful to call ahead if you are targeting a specific place.
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