The Municipal Market hall
Guide
Photo: Geotiger18 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeMarketAllow 20–45 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A big cross-shaped market hall at the edge of the old town; when it's open, stalls sell Cretan cheese, olive oil, herbs and honey.
A brief history
It opened in 1913, modelled on the market of Marseille; part of the Venetian walls was knocked down to make room for it.
Tips
- Best time
- Morning
- Cost
- Free to look around
- Allow
- 20–45 min
- Free days
- Free. It has been closed for restoration for some years; check before you go
- Hours
- Has been closed for a long restoration; check whether it has reopened (check)
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Good to know
- Area
- The old town: The lanes and churches inside the walls, the old Jewish quarter and the market hall, with simple rooms and a few hostels.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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