Varvakios Market
Varvakios Market is a marketplace in Athens, Attica which is located on Αθηνάς. Varvakios Market is situated nearby to the winery ‘Η’ Ήπειρος, as well as near the public building Δημοτική Αστυνομία Αθηνών.Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Opening hours: Monday—Saturday 7:00 AM—6:00 PM
- Type: Marketplace
- Description: market in Athens
- Also known as: “Central Market of Athens” and “Varvakeios market”
- Address: Αθηνάς, Αθήνα
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Parthenon
Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. Parthenon is situated 1 km south of Varvakios Market.
Erechtheion
Photo: Chepry, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple, on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, that was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena. Erechtheion is situated 1 km south of Varvakios Market.
Areopagus
Peak
Photo: ajbear, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Areopagus was a principal council of ancient Athens, later serving mainly as a judicial body responsible for cases of homicide, wounding, and certain religious offenses.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Psyri and Omonoia.
Psyri
Neighborhood
Photo: Badseed, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Psyri or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri is a gentrified neighbourhood in Athens, Greece, today known for its restaurants, bars, live music tavernas, and small number of hotels.
Omonoia
Neighborhood
Photo: Peiragmeno paidi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Omonoia is a neighborhood in downtown Athens, Greece, centered on the square of the same name and served by the Omonoia station of the Athens Metro. Historically the heart of the city, it has experienced serious urban decay in recent years, becoming plagued by drug dealing, prostitution and theft, especially in its western part.
Monastiraki
Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the main shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping.
Varvakios Market
- Categories: market hall, building, and retail building
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.98038° or 37° 58′ 49″ northLongitude
23.72763° or 23° 43′ 40″ eastLevels
1Open location code
8G95XPJH+53OpenStreetMap ID
way 152257802OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=marketplaceOpenStreetMap feature
building=retailWikidata ID
Q755345
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Turkish—“Varvakios Market” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “雅典肉类海鲜中心市场”
- French: “Marché central”
- French: “Marché couvert d’Athènes”
- French: “marché Varvakeios”
- German: “Athener Markthalle”
- German: “Zentralmarkt Athen”
- Greek: “Βαρβάκειος Αγορά”
- Greek: “Δημοτική Αγορά Αθηνών”
- Turkish: “Varvakeios Merkez Pazar Yeri”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include ‘Η’ Ήπειρος and Δημοτική Αστυνομία Αθηνών.
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