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Central Market of Athens (Varvakios)
Food & drinkVisit: ~60 min
This is Athens' municipal food market, next to Athinas Street, in the city centre. Its neoclassical building dates from the late 19th century. It is organised around a large hall of butchers and another of fishmongers, with stalls of spices, cheeses and pickles in the surrounding area. The vendors shout their wares, and Athenians still do their daily shopping here. The tavernas nearby serve patsás, the traditional tripe soup.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Central Market of Athens (Varvakios): 3 missions
- Order a patsas at a tavern nearbySit down at one of the tavernas next to the market and order the patsas, the tripe soup typical of market workers.
- Walk through the butchers' hallEnter the large butchers' hall and walk among the stalls to the end, noticing how the meat is hung and cut up in plain view.
- Photograph the market fishmonger'sStroll through the fish hall and photograph the counters with fresh produce on ice.
Near Central Market of Athens (Varvakios)
Church of Saint Irene367 m awayLittle Kook408 m awayMS Roof Garden409 m awayOmonia Square422 m awayErmou Street447 m awayChurch of Panagia Kapnikarea453 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Central Market of Athens (Varvakios)?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Central Market of Athens (Varvakios)?
Order a patsas at a tavern nearby, Walk through the butchers' hall and Photograph the market fishmonger's.
What is there to see near Central Market of Athens (Varvakios)?
Church of Saint Irene (367 m), Little Kook (408 m) and MS Roof Garden (409 m).
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