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This famous
boza
bar was established in 1875 and locals still flock here to
drink the viscous tonic, which is made from water, sugar and fermented barley. The
mucous-coloured beverage has a reputation for building up strength and virility - it won't
be to everyone's taste, but the bar's pretty interior is worth a visit in its own right.
If the
boza
is too confrontational for you, the bar also serves
şıra
, a fermented grape
juice.
ANTIQUES, ANYONE?
Those seeking out authentic Ottoman souvenirs should visit the
Horhor Flea Market
(Horhor Bit
Pazarı; Kırık Talumba Sokak, Aksaray) , a decrepit building in Aksaray that is home to five floors of
shops selling antiques, curios and bric-a-brac of every possible description, quality and condition.
To get there, catch the tram to Aksaray, cross Ataturk Bulvarı, pass the Valide Sultan Mosque and
veer right when the main road divides. Horhor Caddesi is to your right, going up the hill. The market
is on Kırık Talumba Sokak, on the right-hand side near the top of the hill.
Note that the market is closed on Sundays.
