Greek Market Places

The largest Greek flea market is in the city of Monastiraki. This is the most visited area of Athens for both Greeks and tourists alike. It is also said to be one of the most picturesque areas of Athens. Monastiraki is connected to Plaka and is the easiest way to find and visit many of the ancient sites while wandering around the flea markets. You can visit the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora, the Attalos Stoa and the Temple of Hephestus.

When you visit the flea market in Monastiraki you can either wander around alone or with someone who knows the flea market. The guide can take you to the area of the large market you wish to go to if you are searching for something specific. Most of the flea market is actually shops that are open everyday and sell things that you may find in a mall setting. However, on Sundays the streets come alive with sellers and buyers of just about anything you can imagine.

The atmosphere of the flea market changes as you go from street to street. You can find everything from expensive shops that sell paintings and souvenirs to the very poor people like gypsies buying and selling from rags and handmade jewelry on the streets. You need to keep your eye out for deals that can be too good to be real at the flea market as well. There are scams that are in the works in this place as well as others. For instance, you may find ancient Greek, Roman, or Byzantine coins in the market for sale. There is a good possibility that they are not real. Keep in mind that if the coins are real, you will not be allowed to take them out of the country.