
The Bezesteni is a domed Ottoman-era covered market in the centre of Thessaloniki, a 15th-century stone building that once served as a cloth and valuables bazaar. Today its little shops sell jewellery, fabrics, haberdashery and accessories, and its historic architecture makes browsing here a small journey into the city’s past. A characterful contrast to the modern boutiques of nearby Tsimiski, it is a charming and often overlooked stop for anyone exploring Thessaloniki’s layered commercial heritage.