Near the end of Aristotelous Square on either side, are the two main markets of the city. They are amazing. We visited a few times. On the right
which is dominated by tavernas. We ate at this one (it takes up both sides of the street) once for lunch and then during our last evening - a big regret that we had not discovered this much earlier, as we had such a great time.
The tavernas here are very popular at lunchtime and in the evenings
but look inviting even during the day,
even when it's in the morning when there's hardly any customers
Fruit and veg are obviously sold here
but what dominates are shops that sell spices and herbs
I spent quite a bit of time here looking at all the herbs some of them known for their medicinal properties
What is Bee Herb? Official name Melissa Officinalis
Aaah! So this is what echinachea looks like
And this is Calendula. I used to take that a lot when I did homeopathy
Lots of posters for political events all aroundWe came upon this lovely square, had a walk around, and then re-joined the market
Chairs, wooden spoons, tables
Natural cosmetics. I have seen more natural cosmetics shops in Thessaloniki than anywhere else in the world - they are everywhere
We eventually ended up in Aristotelous Square again, walked across
and entered the second market
Greek sweets like kourabiedes
This place was amazing, and such good value. I bought a kilo of melomakarouna (pictured at front) for 5.80 euros a kilo. In our local bakery they sell for 20 euros a kilo. And they were delicious
cheese
more homemade cakes and biscuits
clothes and bags
Aaaahhh!!! Such cute suits for little boys
How about that? Face cream made out of donkey milk
So much to see and enjoy!
Another market in the centre is the Modiano market. This is the posh market. Unfortunately, it was closed when we visited - apparently there's been a change of management and it's going to be a few months before it opens again.
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