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	{{Quote\|Of all Mehmet's accomplishments, I am beginning to think this Bazaar was the finest.\|Tarik Barleti to one of his Janissaries, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The Janissaries}}		{{Quote\|Of all Mehmet's accomplishments, I am beginning to think this Bazaar was the finest.\|Tarik Barleti to one of his Janissaries, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The Janissaries}}
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	~~\|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''~~}}
	The '''Grand Bazaar''', also known as the '''Covered Bazaar''', is a commercial market located in [[Constantinople]]. During the [[Renaissance]], the Grand Bazaar was the center of commerce within the [[Ottoman Empire]].		The '''Grand Bazaar''', also known as the '''Covered Bazaar''', is a commercial market located in [[Constantinople]]. During the [[Renaissance]], the Grand Bazaar was the center of commerce within the [[Ottoman Empire]].

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	===Templar and Assassin presence===		===Templar and Assassin presence===
	[[File:Crafting 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio meeting with Piri in his shop within the Grand Bazaar]]		[[File:Crafting 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio meeting with Piri in his shop within the Grand Bazaar]]
	By 1511, the Grand Bazaar had naturally evolved into a complex labyrinth of vaulted streets and alleys that featured a wealth of different stores, including [[tailor]]s, [[blacksmith]]s and [[book shop]]s. [[Piri Reis]], a [[Master Assassin]] and a cartographer, also possessed a [[Piri Reis' shop\|small studio]] located in the bazaar. He first met with fellow Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] there, who was in need of directions to the old [[Marco Polo\|Polo]] trading post, and the two shared introductions before ending their succinct conversation.<ref name="Revelations">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations''</ref>		By 1511, the Grand Bazaar had naturally evolved into a complex labyrinth of vaulted streets and alleys that featured a wealth of different stores, including [[tailor]]s, [[blacksmith]]s and [[book shop]]s. [[Piri Reis]], a [[Master Assassin]] and a cartographer, also possessed a [[Piri Reis' shop\|small studio]] located in the bazaar. He first met with fellow Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] there, who was in need of directions to the old [[Marco Polo\|Polo]] trading post, and the two shared introductions before ending their succinct conversation.<ref name="Revelations">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – {{Cite\|7 Apr 2021. Memories needed}}</ref>

	Over the course of the year 1511 Ezio made many trips to the Grand Bazaar, with the first resulting in Piri Reis teaching the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] how to utilize eight specific [[bomb]]s. Convening in Piri's concealed shop, the cartographer provided Ezio with the bombs and instructed him on how to use each of the devices.<ref name="Revelations" />		Over the course of the year 1511 Ezio made many trips to the Grand Bazaar, with the first resulting in Piri Reis teaching the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] how to utilize eight specific [[bomb]]s. Convening in Piri's concealed shop, the cartographer provided Ezio with the bombs and instructed him on how to use each of the devices.<ref name="Revelations" />

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	==~~Appearance~~==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''

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	{{Quote\|Of all Mehmet's accomplishments, I am beginning to think this Bazaar was the finest.\|Tarik Barleti to one of his Janissaries, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}		{{Quote\|Of all Mehmet's accomplishments, I am beginning to think this Bazaar was the finest.\|Tarik Barleti to one of his Janissaries, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}

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	By 1511, the Grand Bazaar had naturally evolved into a complex labyrinth of vaulted streets and alleys that featured a wealth of different stores, including [[tailors]], [[blacksmiths]] and [[book shops]]. [[Piri Reis]], [[Master Assassin]] and cartographer, also possessed a [[Piri Reis' shop\|small studio]] located in the bazaar. He first met with fellow Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] there, who was in need of directions to the old Polo trading post, and the two shared introductions before ending their succinct conversation.		By 1511, the Grand Bazaar had naturally evolved into a complex labyrinth of vaulted streets and alleys that featured a wealth of different stores, including [[tailors]], [[blacksmiths]] and [[book shops]]. [[Piri Reis]], [[Master Assassin]] and cartographer, also possessed a [[Piri Reis' shop\|small studio]] located in the bazaar. He first met with fellow Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] there, who was in need of directions to the old Polo trading post, and the two shared introductions before ending their succinct conversation.

	Over the course of the year 1511, Ezio made many trips to the Grand Bazaar, with the first resulting in Piri Reis teaching the [[Italian Assassins\|Italian ~~Assassin]] [[Mentor~~]] how to utilize eight specific [[bombs]]. Convening in Piri's concealed shop, the cartographer provided Ezio with the bombs and instructed him on how to use each of the devices.		Over the course of the year 1511, Ezio made many trips to the Grand Bazaar, with the first resulting in Piri Reis teaching the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] how to utilize eight specific [[bombs]]. Convening in Piri's concealed shop, the cartographer provided Ezio with the bombs and instructed him on how to use each of the devices.

	Also during that same year, Ezio visited the market again to spy on the [[Janissaries]] and their captain, [[Tarik Barleti]]. The Assassin briefly conversed with a rug merchant who informed him that the Janissaries had confiscated a large portion of his stock. Once he departed from the merchant's stall, Ezio covertly pursued Tarik through the market and tailed him as he made his way around the city, ultimately arriving at the [[Harbor of Theodosius\|city harbor]].		Also during that same year, Ezio visited the market again to spy on the [[Janissaries]] and their captain, [[Tarik Barleti]]. The Assassin briefly conversed with a rug merchant who informed him that the Janissaries had confiscated a large portion of his stock. Once he departed from the merchant's stall, Ezio covertly pursued Tarik through the market and tailed him as he made his way around the city, ultimately arriving at the [[Harbor of Theodosius\|city harbor]].

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	The Grand Bazaar was one of the earliest and most significant projects undertaken by Sultan [[Mehmet II]] following his conquest of Constantinople. Its construction began in 1456, and it opened to the public in 1461, offering items such as food, spices, pottery, and fabric.		The Grand Bazaar was one of the earliest and most significant projects undertaken by Sultan [[Mehmet II]] following his conquest of Constantinople. Its construction began in 1456, and it opened to the public in 1461, offering items such as food, spices, pottery, and fabric.

	The Grand Bazaar's close proximity to the [[Golden Horn]] waterway to the north provided [[merchants]] with easy access to and from ships arriving from all over the world. Its centralized location on the peninsula also ensured that all [[Civilians\|citizens]] had reasonable access to its bustling corridors. Located at the heart of the complex is the Old Bedesten, a fortified enclosure built by Mehmet II, originally used by merchants to store precious goods and expensive wares overnight.		The Grand Bazaar's close proximity to the [[Golden Horn]] waterway to the north provided [[merchants]] with easy access to and from [[Ships\|ships]] arriving from all over the world. Its centralized location on the peninsula also ensured that all [[Civilians\|citizens]] had reasonable access to its bustling corridors. Located at the heart of the complex is the Old Bedesten, a fortified enclosure built by Mehmet II, originally used by merchants to store precious goods and expensive wares overnight.

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	Sometime after, Ezio returned to the bazaar again, with the intention of aiding one of his [[Assassin apprentices]]. Ezio discovered his apprentice in a courtyard within the Grand Bazaar, and helped his recruit to fend off the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] [[guards]] who were attacking them. With the guards vanquished, Ezio and his apprentice then began to flee from the Grand Bazaar.		Sometime after, Ezio returned to the bazaar again, with the intention of aiding one of his [[Assassin apprentices]]. Ezio discovered his apprentice in a courtyard within the Grand Bazaar, and helped his recruit to fend off the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] [[guards]] who were attacking them. With the guards vanquished, Ezio and his apprentice then began to flee from the Grand Bazaar.

	However, during their escape the two were ambushed by a [[Templars\|Templar]] vizier, [[Damat Ali Pasha]], and his two guards. The vizier approached Ezio with his men, which allowed the apprentice to make their way behind the Templar, and ~~steathily~~ assassinate him. With Ali dead, the two Assassins killed the remaining guards and escaped the Grand Bazaar.		However, during their escape the two were ambushed by a [[Templars\|Templar]] vizier, [[Damat Ali Pasha]], and his two guards. The vizier approached Ezio with his men, which allowed the apprentice to make their way behind the Templar, and stealthily assassinate him. With Ali dead, the two Assassins killed the remaining guards and escaped the Grand Bazaar.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*One of [[Ishak Pasha]]'s memoir pages could be found on the roof of the Old Bedesten.		*One of [[Ishak Pasha]]'s [[Ishak Pasha's memoir pages\|memoir pages]] could be found on the roof of the Old Bedesten.
	*Out of the two ''bedestens'' the bazaar was initially composed of, only the Old Bedesten had been constructed by the time of Ezio's visit to Constantinople, with the Sandal Bedesten having been built later.		*Out of the two ''bedestens'' the bazaar was initially composed of, only the Old Bedesten had been constructed by the time of Ezio's visit to Constantinople, with the Sandal Bedesten having been built later.
	* Upon liberating the nearby [[Assassin Dens\|Assassin den]], Ezio was able to purchase the Grand Bazaar for 42350 akçe.		* Upon liberating the nearby [[Assassin Dens\|Assassin den]], Ezio was able to purchase the Grand Bazaar for 42350 akçe.
	*As noted in the ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' artbook, the Grand Bazaar was the largest interior zone in any Assassin's Creed game at the time.		*As noted in the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations Collector's Edition Art Book\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations Collector's Edition Art Book\| artbook]], the Grand Bazaar was the largest interior zone in any ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' game at the time.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	[[File:The Vizier P2 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|An Apprentice assassinating Damat Ali Pasha in the Old Bedesten]]		[[File:The Vizier P2 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|An Apprentice assassinating Damat Ali Pasha in the Old Bedesten]]
	Sometime after, Ezio returned to the bazaar again, with the intention of aiding one of his ~~Assassin~~ [[apprentices]]. Ezio discovered his apprentice in a courtyard within the Grand Bazaar, and helped his recruit to fend off the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] [[guards]] who were attacking them. With the guards vanquished, Ezio and his apprentice then began to flee from the Grand Bazaar.		Sometime after, Ezio returned to the bazaar again, with the intention of aiding one of his [[Assassin apprentices]]. Ezio discovered his apprentice in a courtyard within the Grand Bazaar, and helped his recruit to fend off the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] [[guards]] who were attacking them. With the guards vanquished, Ezio and his apprentice then began to flee from the Grand Bazaar.

	However, during their escape the two were ambushed by a [[Templars\|Templar]] vizier, [[Damat Ali Pasha]], and his two guards. The vizier approached Ezio with his men, which allowed the apprentice to make their way behind the Templar, and steathily assassinate him. With Ali dead, the two Assassins killed the remaining guards and escaped the Grand Bazaar.		However, during their escape the two were ambushed by a [[Templars\|Templar]] vizier, [[Damat Ali Pasha]], and his two guards. The vizier approached Ezio with his men, which allowed the apprentice to make their way behind the Templar, and steathily assassinate him. With Ali dead, the two Assassins killed the remaining guards and escaped the Grand Bazaar.

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	{{Quote\|Of all Mehmet's accomplishments, I am beginning to think this Bazaar was the finest.\|Tarik Barleti to one of his Janissaries, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}		{{Quote\|Of all Mehmet's accomplishments, I am beginning to think this Bazaar was the finest.\|Tarik Barleti to one of his Janissaries, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}

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	By 1511, the Grand Bazaar had naturally evolved into a complex labyrinth of vaulted streets and alleys that featured a wealth of different stores, including [[tailors]], [[blacksmiths]] and [[book shops]]. [[Piri Reis]], [[Master Assassin]] and cartographer, also possessed a [[Piri Reis' shop\|small studio]] located in the bazaar. He first met with fellow Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] there, who was in need of directions to the old Polo trading post, and the two shared introductions before ending their succinct conversation.		By 1511, the Grand Bazaar had naturally evolved into a complex labyrinth of vaulted streets and alleys that featured a wealth of different stores, including [[tailors]], [[blacksmiths]] and [[book shops]]. [[Piri Reis]], [[Master Assassin]] and cartographer, also possessed a [[Piri Reis' shop\|small studio]] located in the bazaar. He first met with fellow Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] there, who was in need of directions to the old Polo trading post, and the two shared introductions before ending their succinct conversation.

	Over the course of the year 1511, Ezio made many trips to the Grand Bazaar, with the first resulting in Piri Reis teaching the [[Italian Assassins\|Italian ~~Assassin]] [[Mentor~~]] how to utilize eight specific [[bombs]]. Convening in Piri's concealed shop, the cartographer provided Ezio with the bombs and instructed him on how to use each of the devices.		Over the course of the year 1511, Ezio made many trips to the Grand Bazaar, with the first resulting in Piri Reis teaching the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] how to utilize eight specific [[bombs]]. Convening in Piri's concealed shop, the cartographer provided Ezio with the bombs and instructed him on how to use each of the devices.

	Also during that same year, Ezio visited the market again to spy on the [[Janissaries]] and their captain, [[Tarik Barleti]]. The Assassin briefly conversed with a rug merchant who informed him that the Janissaries had confiscated a large portion of his stock. Once he departed from the merchant's stall, Ezio covertly pursued Tarik through the market and tailed him as he made his way around the city, ultimately arriving at the [[Harbor of Theodosius\|city harbor]].		Also during that same year, Ezio visited the market again to spy on the [[Janissaries]] and their captain, [[Tarik Barleti]]. The Assassin briefly conversed with a rug merchant who informed him that the Janissaries had confiscated a large portion of his stock. Once he departed from the merchant's stall, Ezio covertly pursued Tarik through the market and tailed him as he made his way around the city, ultimately arriving at the [[Harbor of Theodosius\|city harbor]].

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	[[File:The Vizier P2 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|An Apprentice assassinating Damat Ali Pasha in the Old Bedesten]]		[[File:The Vizier P2 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|An Apprentice assassinating Damat Ali Pasha in the Old Bedesten]]
	Sometime after, Ezio returned to the bazaar again, with the intention of aiding one of his ~~Assassin~~ [[apprentices]]. Ezio discovered his apprentice in a courtyard within the Grand Bazaar, and helped his recruit to fend off the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] [[guards]] who were attacking them. With the guards vanquished, Ezio and his apprentice then began to flee from the Grand Bazaar.		Sometime after, Ezio returned to the bazaar again, with the intention of aiding one of his [[Assassin apprentices]]. Ezio discovered his apprentice in a courtyard within the Grand Bazaar, and helped his recruit to fend off the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] [[guards]] who were attacking them. With the guards vanquished, Ezio and his apprentice then began to flee from the Grand Bazaar.

	However, during their escape the two were ambushed by a [[Templars\|Templar]] vizier, [[Damat Ali Pasha]], and his two guards. The vizier approached Ezio with his men, which allowed the apprentice to make their way behind the Templar, and steathily assassinate him. With Ali dead, the two Assassins killed the remaining guards and escaped the Grand Bazaar.		However, during their escape the two were ambushed by a [[Templars\|Templar]] vizier, [[Damat Ali Pasha]], and his two guards. The vizier approached Ezio with his men, which allowed the apprentice to make their way behind the Templar, and steathily assassinate him. With Ali dead, the two Assassins killed the remaining guards and escaped the Grand Bazaar.

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	{{Quote\|Of all Mehmet's accomplishments, I am beginning to think this Bazaar was the finest.\|Tarik Barleti to one of his Janissaries, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}		{{Quote\|Of all Mehmet's accomplishments, I am beginning to think this Bazaar was the finest.\|[[Tarik Barleti]] to one of his Janissaries, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
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	The Grand Bazaar was one of the earliest and most significant projects undertaken by Sultan [[Mehmet II]] following his conquest of Constantinople. Its construction began in 1456, and it opened to the public in 1461, offering items such as food, spices, pottery, and fabric.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Grand Bazaar]]</ref>		The Grand Bazaar was one of the earliest and most significant projects undertaken by Sultan [[Mehmet II]] following his conquest of Constantinople. Its construction began in 1456, and it opened to the public in 1461, offering items such as food, spices, pottery, and fabric.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Grand Bazaar]]</ref>

	The Grand Bazaar's close proximity to the [[Golden Horn]] waterway to the north provided [[~~merchants~~]] with easy access to and from [[~~Ships\|ships~~]] arriving from all over the world. Its centralized location on the peninsula also ensured that all [[~~Civilians~~\|citizens]] had reasonable access to its bustling corridors. Located at the heart of the complex is the Old Bedesten, a fortified enclosure built by Mehmet II, originally used by merchants to store precious goods and expensive wares overnight.<ref name="Database" />		The Grand Bazaar's close proximity to the [[Golden Horn]] waterway to the north provided [[merchant]]s with easy access to and from [[ship]]s arriving from all over the world. Its centralized location on the peninsula also ensured that all [[Civilian\|citizens]] had reasonable access to its bustling corridors. Located at the heart of the complex is the Old Bedesten, a fortified enclosure built by Mehmet II, originally used by merchants to store precious goods and expensive wares overnight.<ref name="Database" />

	===Templar and Assassin presence===		===Templar and Assassin presence===
	[[File:Crafting 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio meeting with Piri in his shop within the Grand Bazaar]]		[[File:Crafting 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio meeting with Piri in his shop within the Grand Bazaar]]
	By 1511, the Grand Bazaar had naturally evolved into a complex labyrinth of vaulted streets and alleys that featured a wealth of different stores, including [[~~tailors~~]], [[~~blacksmiths~~]] and [[book ~~shops~~]]. [[Piri Reis]], [[Master Assassin]] and cartographer, also possessed a [[Piri Reis' shop\|small studio]] located in the bazaar. He first met with fellow Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] there, who was in need of directions to the old Polo trading post, and the two shared introductions before ending their succinct conversation.<ref name="Revelations">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations''</ref>		By 1511, the Grand Bazaar had naturally evolved into a complex labyrinth of vaulted streets and alleys that featured a wealth of different stores, including [[tailor]]s, [[blacksmith]]s and [[book shop]]s. [[Piri Reis]], a [[Master Assassin]] and a cartographer, also possessed a [[Piri Reis' shop\|small studio]] located in the bazaar. He first met with fellow Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] there, who was in need of directions to the old [[Marco Polo\|Polo]] trading post, and the two shared introductions before ending their succinct conversation.<ref name="Revelations">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations''</ref>

	Over the course of the year 1511, Ezio made many trips to the Grand Bazaar, with the first resulting in Piri Reis teaching the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] how to utilize eight specific [[~~bombs~~]]. Convening in Piri's concealed shop, the cartographer provided Ezio with the bombs and instructed him on how to use each of the devices.<ref name="Revelations" />		Over the course of the year 1511 Ezio made many trips to the Grand Bazaar, with the first resulting in Piri Reis teaching the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] how to utilize eight specific [[bomb]]s. Convening in Piri's concealed shop, the cartographer provided Ezio with the bombs and instructed him on how to use each of the devices.<ref name="Revelations" />

	Also during that same year, Ezio visited the market ~~again~~ to spy on the [[Janissaries]] and their captain, [[Tarik Barleti]]. The Assassin briefly conversed with a rug merchant who informed him that the Janissaries had confiscated a large portion of his stock. Once he departed from the merchant's stall, Ezio covertly pursued Tarik through the market and tailed him as he made his way around the city, ultimately arriving at the [[Harbor of Theodosius\|city harbor]].<ref name="Revelations" />		Also during that same year, Ezio visited the market to spy on the [[Janissary\|Janissaries]] and their captain [[Tarik Barleti]]. The Assassin briefly conversed with a rug merchant who informed him that the Janissaries had confiscated a large portion of his stock due to the foreign origin of his wares. Once he departed from the merchant's stall, Ezio covertly pursued Tarik through the market and tailed him as he made his way around the city, ultimately arriving at the [[Harbor of Theodosius\|city harbor]].<ref name="Revelations" />

	[[File:Portrait 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio questioning the thief in the bazaar]]		[[File:Portrait 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio questioning the thief in the bazaar]]
	Later on, Ezio pursued a thief, who had stolen a valuable portrait from a local ~~[[Book shops\|~~book store]], on behalf of his friend, [[Sofia Sartor]]. He ultimately caught up with the thief and interrogated him harshly, demanding to know the state of the artwork. The thief eventually informed Ezio that he had sold the painting to a merchant in the Grand Bazaar, and so the Assassin left for the market.<ref name="Revelations" />		Later on, Ezio pursued a [[thief]] who had stolen a valuable portrait from a local book store, on behalf of his friend [[Sofia Sartor]]. He ultimately caught up with the thief and interrogated him harshly, demanding to know the state of the artwork. The thief eventually informed Ezio that he had sold the painting to a merchant in the Grand Bazaar, and so the Assassin left for the market.<ref name="Revelations" />

	Upon arriving at the market, Ezio swiftly located the merchant and stole the portrait from the stall while the merchant ~~remained~~ distracted~~, who attempted~~ to sell the art piece to passing citizens. Having recovered the stolen portrait, Ezio departed from the Grand Bazaar and made his way back to Sofia.<ref name="Revelations" />		Upon arriving at the market, Ezio swiftly located the merchant and stole the portrait from the stall while the merchant was distracted with trying to sell the art piece to passing citizens. Having recovered the stolen portrait, Ezio departed from the Grand Bazaar and made his way back to Sofia.<ref name="Revelations" />

	[[File:The Vizier P2 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|An Apprentice assassinating Damat Ali Pasha in the Old Bedesten]]		[[File:The Vizier P2 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|An Apprentice assassinating Damat Ali Pasha in the Old Bedesten]]
	Sometime after, Ezio returned to the bazaar ~~again,~~ with the intention of aiding one of his [[Assassin ~~apprentices~~]]. Ezio discovered his apprentice in a courtyard within the Grand Bazaar, and helped his recruit to fend off the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] [[~~guards~~]] who ~~were attacking~~ them. With the guards vanquished, Ezio and his apprentice then ~~began~~ to flee ~~from~~ the Grand Bazaar.<ref name="Revelations" />		Sometime after, Ezio returned to the bazaar with the intention of aiding one of his [[Assassin apprentice]]s. Ezio discovered his apprentice in a courtyard within the Grand Bazaar, and helped his recruit fend off the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] [[guard]]s who attacked them. With the guards vanquished, Ezio and his apprentice then tried to flee the Grand Bazaar.<ref name="Revelations" />

	However, during their escape the two were ambushed by a [[Templars\|Templar]] vizier, [[Damat Ali Pasha]], and his two guards. The vizier approached Ezio with his men, which allowed the apprentice to make their way behind the Templar, and stealthily assassinate him. With Ali dead, the two Assassins killed the remaining guards and escaped the Grand Bazaar.<ref name="Revelations" />		However, during their escape the two were ambushed by a [[Templars\|Templar]] vizier, [[Damat Ali Pasha]], and his two guards. The vizier approached Ezio with his men, which allowed the apprentice to make their way behind the Templar and stealthily assassinate him. With Ali dead, the two Assassins killed the remaining guards and escaped the Grand Bazaar.<ref name="Revelations" />

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*One of [[Ishak Pasha]]'s [[Ishak Pasha's memoir pages\|memoir pages]] could be found on the roof of the Old Bedesten.		*One of [[Ishak Pasha]]'s [[Ishak Pasha's memoir pages\|memoir pages]] could be found on the roof of the Old Bedesten.
	*Out of the two ''bedestens'' the bazaar was initially composed of, only the Old Bedesten had been constructed by the time of Ezio's visit to Constantinople, with the Sandal Bedesten ~~having been~~ built later.		*Out of the two ''bedestens'' the bazaar was initially composed of, only the Old Bedesten had been constructed by the time of Ezio's visit to Constantinople, with the Sandal Bedesten built later.
	* Upon liberating the nearby [[Assassin ~~Dens~~\|Assassin den]], Ezio was able to purchase the Grand Bazaar for 42350 akçe.		* Upon liberating the nearby [[Assassin Den\|Assassin den]], Ezio was able to purchase the Grand Bazaar for 42350 [[akçe]].
	*As noted in the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations Collector's Edition Art Book\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations Collector's Edition Art Book\| artbook]], the Grand Bazaar was the largest interior zone in any ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' game at the time.		*As noted in the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations Collector's Edition Art Book\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations Collector's Edition Art Book\|artbook]], the Grand Bazaar was the largest interior zone in any ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' game by the time of the game's release.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	==History==		==History==
	===Construction and conception===		===Construction and conception===
	The Grand Bazaar was one of the earliest and most significant projects undertaken by Sultan [[Mehmet II]] following his conquest of Constantinople. Its construction began in 1456, and it opened to the public in 1461, offering items such as food, spices, pottery, and fabric.		The Grand Bazaar was one of the earliest and most significant projects undertaken by Sultan [[Mehmet II]] following his conquest of Constantinople. Its construction began in 1456, and it opened to the public in 1461, offering items such as food, spices, pottery, and fabric.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Grand Bazaar]]</ref>

	The Grand Bazaar's close proximity to the [[Golden Horn]] waterway to the north provided [[merchants]] with easy access to and from [[Ships\|ships]] arriving from all over the world. Its centralized location on the peninsula also ensured that all [[Civilians\|citizens]] had reasonable access to its bustling corridors. Located at the heart of the complex is the Old Bedesten, a fortified enclosure built by Mehmet II, originally used by merchants to store precious goods and expensive wares overnight.		The Grand Bazaar's close proximity to the [[Golden Horn]] waterway to the north provided [[merchants]] with easy access to and from [[Ships\|ships]] arriving from all over the world. Its centralized location on the peninsula also ensured that all [[Civilians\|citizens]] had reasonable access to its bustling corridors. Located at the heart of the complex is the Old Bedesten, a fortified enclosure built by Mehmet II, originally used by merchants to store precious goods and expensive wares overnight.<ref name="Database" />

	===Templar and Assassin presence===		===Templar and Assassin presence===
	[[File:Crafting 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio meeting with Piri in his shop within the Grand Bazaar]]		[[File:Crafting 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio meeting with Piri in his shop within the Grand Bazaar]]
	By 1511, the Grand Bazaar had naturally evolved into a complex labyrinth of vaulted streets and alleys that featured a wealth of different stores, including [[tailors]], [[blacksmiths]] and [[book shops]]. [[Piri Reis]], [[Master Assassin]] and cartographer, also possessed a [[Piri Reis' shop\|small studio]] located in the bazaar. He first met with fellow Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] there, who was in need of directions to the old Polo trading post, and the two shared introductions before ending their succinct conversation.		By 1511, the Grand Bazaar had naturally evolved into a complex labyrinth of vaulted streets and alleys that featured a wealth of different stores, including [[tailors]], [[blacksmiths]] and [[book shops]]. [[Piri Reis]], [[Master Assassin]] and cartographer, also possessed a [[Piri Reis' shop\|small studio]] located in the bazaar. He first met with fellow Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] there, who was in need of directions to the old Polo trading post, and the two shared introductions before ending their succinct conversation.<ref name="Revelations">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations''</ref>

	Over the course of the year 1511, Ezio made many trips to the Grand Bazaar, with the first resulting in Piri Reis teaching the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] how to utilize eight specific [[bombs]]. Convening in Piri's concealed shop, the cartographer provided Ezio with the bombs and instructed him on how to use each of the devices.		Over the course of the year 1511, Ezio made many trips to the Grand Bazaar, with the first resulting in Piri Reis teaching the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] how to utilize eight specific [[bombs]]. Convening in Piri's concealed shop, the cartographer provided Ezio with the bombs and instructed him on how to use each of the devices.<ref name="Revelations" />

	Also during that same year, Ezio visited the market again to spy on the [[Janissaries]] and their captain, [[Tarik Barleti]]. The Assassin briefly conversed with a rug merchant who informed him that the Janissaries had confiscated a large portion of his stock. Once he departed from the merchant's stall, Ezio covertly pursued Tarik through the market and tailed him as he made his way around the city, ultimately arriving at the [[Harbor of Theodosius\|city harbor]].		Also during that same year, Ezio visited the market again to spy on the [[Janissaries]] and their captain, [[Tarik Barleti]]. The Assassin briefly conversed with a rug merchant who informed him that the Janissaries had confiscated a large portion of his stock. Once he departed from the merchant's stall, Ezio covertly pursued Tarik through the market and tailed him as he made his way around the city, ultimately arriving at the [[Harbor of Theodosius\|city harbor]].<ref name="Revelations" />

	[[File:Portrait 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio questioning the thief in the bazaar]]		[[File:Portrait 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio questioning the thief in the bazaar]]
	Later on, Ezio pursued a thief, who had stolen a valuable portrait from a local [[Book shops\|book store]], on behalf of his friend, [[Sofia Sartor]]. He ultimately caught up with the thief and interrogated him harshly, demanding to know the state of the artwork. The thief eventually informed Ezio that he had sold the painting to a merchant in the Grand Bazaar, and so the Assassin left for the market.		Later on, Ezio pursued a thief, who had stolen a valuable portrait from a local [[Book shops\|book store]], on behalf of his friend, [[Sofia Sartor]]. He ultimately caught up with the thief and interrogated him harshly, demanding to know the state of the artwork. The thief eventually informed Ezio that he had sold the painting to a merchant in the Grand Bazaar, and so the Assassin left for the market.<ref name="Revelations" />

	Upon arriving at the market, Ezio swiftly located the merchant and stole the portrait from the stall while the merchant remained distracted, who attempted to sell the art piece to passing citizens. Having recovered the stolen portrait, Ezio departed from the Grand Bazaar and made his way back to Sofia.		Upon arriving at the market, Ezio swiftly located the merchant and stole the portrait from the stall while the merchant remained distracted, who attempted to sell the art piece to passing citizens. Having recovered the stolen portrait, Ezio departed from the Grand Bazaar and made his way back to Sofia.<ref name="Revelations" />

	[[File:The Vizier P2 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|An Apprentice assassinating Damat Ali Pasha in the Old Bedesten]]		[[File:The Vizier P2 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|An Apprentice assassinating Damat Ali Pasha in the Old Bedesten]]
	Sometime after, Ezio returned to the bazaar again, with the intention of aiding one of his [[Assassin apprentices]]. Ezio discovered his apprentice in a courtyard within the Grand Bazaar, and helped his recruit to fend off the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] [[guards]] who were attacking them. With the guards vanquished, Ezio and his apprentice then began to flee from the Grand Bazaar.		Sometime after, Ezio returned to the bazaar again, with the intention of aiding one of his [[Assassin apprentices]]. Ezio discovered his apprentice in a courtyard within the Grand Bazaar, and helped his recruit to fend off the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] [[guards]] who were attacking them. With the guards vanquished, Ezio and his apprentice then began to flee from the Grand Bazaar.<ref name="Revelations" />

	However, during their escape the two were ambushed by a [[Templars\|Templar]] vizier, [[Damat Ali Pasha]], and his two guards. The vizier approached Ezio with his men, which allowed the apprentice to make their way behind the Templar, and stealthily assassinate him. With Ali dead, the two Assassins killed the remaining guards and escaped the Grand Bazaar.		However, during their escape the two were ambushed by a [[Templars\|Templar]] vizier, [[Damat Ali Pasha]], and his two guards. The vizier approached Ezio with his men, which allowed the apprentice to make their way behind the Templar, and stealthily assassinate him. With Ali dead, the two Assassins killed the remaining guards and escaped the Grand Bazaar.<ref name="Revelations" />

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
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	==~~Reference~~==		==Appearance==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''

			==References==
			{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Markets]]		[[Category:Markets]]
	[[Category:Landmarks in Constantinople]]		[[Category:Landmarks in Constantinople]]