Modiano Market

Modiano Market is a covered marketplace in central Thessaloniki with two floors housing food stores, tavernas, restaurants, and shops selling local products. The building measures about 71 meters long and 35 meters wide, with a distinctive cross-shaped layout.

The architect Eli Modiano designed this building in 1922, and it opened to the public in 1925. It was constructed using modern materials including reinforced concrete, brick, and stone for durability.

This is where locals come to shop for traditional Greek food like fresh fish, cheese, and vegetables displayed by vendors. The place shapes how people eat and gather together in their daily routines.

The market is located near Aristotelous Plaza and connects Vasileos Irakliou Street with Egnatia Avenue, making it easy to find and explore on foot. Both floors offer food shopping and dining, so you can spend as much time as you need there.

The building features a glass roof that lights up the interior naturally and reflects design ideas from Parisian markets of the early 1900s. This blend of European influences with a local shopping purpose makes it a distinctive place to visit.

Location: Thessaloniki Municipality

Inception: 1922

Architects: Eli Modiano

Official opening: March 23, 1925

Architectural style: eclectic architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

Length: 70.6 m

Width: 35.4 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete, brick, stone, mortar

GPS coordinates: 40.63490,22.94180

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46