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Pedro Pereira
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"The central Athens food market occupies a large block between Athinas, Sofokleous, Euripidou and Aiolou Streets. Plans for construction began in 1876. Back then, the market was mostly open-air and vendors sold their goods from shacks around the Roman Agora nearby. The cost of construction was covered by a donation from benefactor (and caviar importer) Ioannis Varvakis, who gave the market its Greek name: Varvakios Agora. After several delays, the Varvakios was inaugurated in 1884. The glass roof and basements were added in 1886."
Anastasia Sotiropoulou
"Varvakios Market is Athens' main public marketplace for fresh meats, seafood, produce, cheese, olives, and herbs and spices. Go early in the morning if you want to experience the hustle and bustle of the locals getting the best ingredients for their meals. Best to wear close-toed shoes as the floor can be wet from cleaning. "
Danielle Potere
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"We love checking out markets when we travel! I love to see how they differ in other countries, and how even in so many places all over the world they're still quite similar too! "
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