Green wall in Athens

This green wall above the sausages store in the heart of Athens is really not what someone expect to see!

Open markets in Greece

Fresh vegetables in an open market in Athens

There are food open markets in Greece in every city, in every neighborhood once a week.

Open market

Someone can buy almost anything in the open markets except meat. 
Open markets began in the spring of 1929 and untill now it's the heart beat of the neighborhoods every week. 
Most families buy fresh vegetables and fruits at the open markets.

Fresh fish in an open market

Olives!!

In the heart of Athens close to Varkakeios market there is a store where you can find all kind of olives. 

APIANA olives store

It's been there since 1921 and it's the 3rd generation now that runs the store. They aslo use a special packaging for olive that is suitable for plane travel.