One of the most recognizable sights of Istanbul was threatened with destruction after the strongest downpour that hit the Turkish city at the end Last week,

Cracks on the roof of the 553-year-old market appeared two years ago, but over the last few days they have greatly expanded, which can become a serious threat to security. Some of the roof arches need a speedy reconstruction. The problem is further aggravated by air conditioners and satellite dishes, which also have a negative effect on the roof condition.

Market owners believe that the roof damage caused a serious ... James Bond, who was riding a Grand Bazaar on a motorcycle in the movie "007: Coordinates "Skyfellow" ». During the filming, a 400-year-old wooden house, which was accidentally hit by a motorcycle, was damaged inside the market.

The municipality of Istanbul has already said that the Grand Bazaar will be reconstructed. 200 million TRY have been allocated from the city budget for its modernization.

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