Hampi Bazaar, A Quaint Marketplace In Hampi, Karnataka - India Tourism Editorial Image

Hampi Bazaar is a unique attraction of Hampi. The place used to be a thriving market during the days of the Vijayanagara Empire. It was once the centre of flourishing trade. It was a well-planned market area. The series of pavilions had an organized structure. Though the market has lost much of its sheen and significance, it is still popular among the tourists. The market place is an area that sells a variety of local items like embroidered shawls and textiles, traditional costumes, antique coins, jewellery, colourful bags, stone figurines, carved artefacts, handicraft items, clay dolls, etc. One of the interesting things found in the Hampi Bazaar is the replica of Hampi ruins.