Altan Şekerleme

Istanbul


Kids aren't the only ones who like candy stores. İstanbullus of every age have been coming to this shop in the Küçük Pazar (Little Bazaar) precinct below the Süleymaniye Mosque since 1865, lured by its cheap and delectable lokum (Turkish delight), helva (sweet made from sesame seeds) and akide (hard candy).


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