Athens, Greece - 3 March 2023 - People buying fish at the local Varvakios Central Municipal Market in Athens
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A wonderful sight in its own right, this huge old wrought-iron market hall is dedicated to fish and meat, especially row upon row of lamb carcasses, hanging in just-barely EU-compliant glass cases. Tavernas within the market, many open 24/7, are an Athenian institution for hangover-busting patsas (tripe soup).

West across Athinas is the fruit and vegetable market. In the surrounding streets are olives, cheeses and spices.