Ifaistou Street
Ifaistou Street
The name came from the Hebrew Elijah Flea, owner of the first antique store in the late 19th Century. The Flea family came in 1863 from Smyrna. The famous bazaar takes place every Sunday, with dozens of vendors selling their wares.
They are very close to each other and you can find from small treasures up to vintage objects. They sell furniture, tools, appliances, clothing and shoes, even old magazines. Most items come from private collections.
Many of them, mainly furniture, will need renovation because they certainly have suffered the ravages of time. The competitiveness between the stores cannot be avoided; hence, the haggling of prices is commonplace.
What to do on Ifaistou Street?
Ifaistou Street starts from Monastiraki Square and is also known as the "Athens Flea Market." It is the busiest street in the Monastiraki district and has a large number of side-by-side stores selling clothing and leather goods, musical instruments, vinyl records, toys, jewelry, and other souvenirs.... more
