The arcades of Thessaloniki are the hidden and charming corners of the city that keep it alive. They usually house cafes, bars or markets. These closed markets are in many cases a result of the Turkish occupation, as they are a common phenomenon in Turkey.
In Thessaloniki, in these closed markets, the merchants sold their wares, often similar, while they were often guild hangouts. For this reason some of these galleries, even today, are known for specific items of sale, such as sewing, buttons, food. Many arcades hosted night entertainment businesses, others declined especially in the first years of the crisis, but it seems that with time they are slowly recovering. We will take a walk through the arcades of the center with guides Despina, Palasis, Paraskevi, Chrysa, Valia, Evangelia, Evi and Stavroula.