Istanbul , at the crossroads of history , is also a center for sweet confections . Candied fruit , Turkish delight and sugar - coated cakes are among the city 's sugary bounty . Sweet pastes such as these are molded into colorful shapes .
Istanbul , at the crossroads of history , is also a hub for sweet confections . Candied fruit , Turkish delight and candy-coated nuts are among the city 's sugary bounty . Nut pastes such as marzipan are molded into colorful shapes .