Markato (Old Market area)

Markato is a neighbourhood in the central part of the city of , Greece. The origin of the name comes from the Italian word mercato which means market in which the Venetians arrived in 1699 and built a public market.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Locality
  • Description: neighborhood of Patras, Greece
  • Also known as: “Markato”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Apollon Theater and Castle of Patra.

Theater building
Photo: Conudrum, CC BY-SA 2.5.
The Apollon Theatre is a theatre in . Designed by the famous architect Ernst Ziller, it was completed in 1872. The Apollon is located east of , one of Patras' popular squares.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Patras Castle is a medieval structure in , . It was built around the mid-6th century AD above the ruins of the ancient acropolis of the city, on a low outlying hill of the Mountain and ca.

Theater building
Photo: Conudrum, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is a theater building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tritaki and Psilalonia.

Neighborhood
Photo: Tony Esopi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a neighbourhood in the old town of . It consists of a part of the district of Vlatero. The neighborhood is known for its old houses, small pedestrian roads and stairs that lead to the Today view Today, in the district there have been renovations mostly in stairs, which is the most known place of the district.

Quarter
is a square and neighbourhood in the central part of the city of , approximately 1 km away from the downtown city center. is confined by Gounaris Street and two other squares, 'Omonoia' and 'Wood Square'.

Neighborhood
Kritika is a neighbourhood in the city of , , .

Markato (Old Market area)

Latitude
38.2452° or 38° 14′ 43″ north
Longitude
21.73805° or 21° 44′ 17″ east
Open location code
8GC36PWQ+36
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4769509786
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Wiki­data ID
Q6770571
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In Other Languages

“Markato (Old Market area)” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Μαρκάτο”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Upper Old Town and Vlatero.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Security Division of Patras and ΤΣΟΥΚΑΛΑ ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΑ.

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