The famous market
Havra Sokak
Izmir’s famous fresh food market is called Havra Sokak (Synagogue Street in English). This cozy but busy street is located in the heart of the old Jewish quarter. It is on one side of the historical open-air bazaar of Kemeraltı, a part of the old town. The street narrowed by vendor stalls, attracts shoppers and wanderers among the locals and the foreigners with its blend of colors, tastes and cacophony of sounds. Within its own out-of-tune harmony, these sounds can sometimes be ear rasping. However, they still add a lot to this bustling but spectacular setting. Besides of all the freshies it offers, this street is also a great place for observing human behaviour, like shopping habits, in a natural environment.
As seen on
Izmir: The First Juderia