Heraklion Market Street, Greece

Not as traditional as expected, the Heraklion Central Market is lined with shops selling souvenirs, clothes, shoes, fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices, along with small cafes and tavernas.

 Heraklion







Local: 1866, Iraklio 712 01, Grécia

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