Kapani (Vlali Market)

Kapani (Vlali Market) is a marketplace in Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia. Kapani (Vlali Market) is situated nearby to the church Panagia Chalkeon, as well as near the marketplace Bedesten.

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Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday: 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday—Friday: 8:00 AM—9:00 PM
Type: Marketplace
Description: traditional market in Thessaloniki, Greece
Also known as: “Kapani”, “Kapani Market”, “Kapani Market Thessaloniki”, “Kapani Thessaloniki”, “Kapani Vlali”, “Kapani Vlali Market”, “Un Kapan”, “Vlali Market”, “Vlali Market Thessaloniki”, and “Vlali Thessaloniki”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Panagia Chalkeon and Bedesten.

Panagia Chalkeon

Church

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The Church of Panagia Chalkeon is an 11th-century Byzantine-era Greek Orthodox church in the city of Thessaloniki, in the Central Macedonia region of northern Greece. Panagia Chalkeon is situated 140 metres northeast of Kapani (Vlali Market).

Bedesten

Marketplace

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The Bedesten of Thessaloniki is a historical Ottoman market in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece, built during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II. It is located on Venizelou and Solomou streets, near the Hamza Bey Mosque and the city's old town hall. Bedesten is situated 140 metres northwest of Kapani (Vlali Market).

Hagios Demetrios

Church

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The Church of Saint Demetrius, or Hagios Demetrios, is the main sanctuary dedicated to Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki, dating from a time when it was the second largest city of the Byzantine Empire. Hagios Demetrios is situated 550 metres northeast of Kapani (Vlali Market).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Louloudadika and Ladadika.

Louloudadika

Neighborhood

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Louloudadika is a neighborhood.

Ladadika

Neighborhood

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Ladadika is the name of a historic district and a landmark area of the city of Thessaloniki, Greece. It is located near the Port of Thessaloniki and for centuries was one of the most important marketplaces of the city.