THE IDEA
For almost a century, the Modiano Market – or the “Central Food Market of Thessaloniki” – was the city’s pulse, thanks to its vitality. It was not just a covered market or a trading point but a meeting and interaction place for the mosaic of people, flavors, and cultures that defined the city.
Today, the Market returns to unite past, present, and future. Preserving its historical and architectural character, it is being reborn as a modern, multicultural food market that addresses today’s consumers, hosting tomorrow’s gastronomy under its roof.
Its 75 shops are divided into groups, depending on the type of food they offer: essentials such as vegetables, meat, and seafood, certified organic products, local Greek flavors, Fair Trade products, and ethnic proposals from all over the world. All of them are carefully selected, with a non-negotiable level of quality. In addition, on the two balconies in the northern and southern parts of the Market, there will be food outlets – with most of them drawing inspiration from the character and product range of the Market.
Modiano Market is back. Not just as the largest and most modern covered market in Thessaloniki, but as living proof of its timeless culinary and cultural legacy.
Its 75 shops are divided into groups, depending on the type of food they offer: essentials such as vegetables, meat, and seafood, certified organic products, local Greek flavors, Fair Trade products, and ethnic proposals from all over the world. All of them are carefully selected, with a non-negotiable level of quality. In addition, on the two balconies in the northern and southern parts of the Market, there will be food outlets – with most of them drawing inspiration from the character and product range of the Market.
Modiano Market is back. Not just as the largest and most modern covered market in Thessaloniki, but as living proof of its timeless culinary and cultural legacy.
MODIANO AT A GLANCE
Agora Modiano, thanks to its extremely high level of quality, aims to become a reference point for Thessaloniki in every way possible; to offer the finest domestic and international flavors, in an environment with a distinct architectural identity and historical significance, in an unparalleled combination of Gastronomy and Culture that will give a unique pulse to the city’s heart.
Agora Modiano, thanks to its extremely high level of quality, aims to become a reference point for Thessaloniki in every way possible; to offer the finest domestic and international flavors, in an environment with a distinct architectural identity and historical significance, in an unparalleled combination of Gastronomy and Culture that will give a unique pulse to the city’s heart.
Taking into account the unique – and institutionally recognized – monumental character of the Modiano Market, its restoration was carried out along three axes: the constructional – where the most modern building practices and the most suitable materials were used; the architectural – where its profile was preserved unchanged; and the functional – in terms of logistics and the smooth operation of each store.
The successful implementation of all the solutions in all three areas was a big bet – which was clearly won. The Modiano Market will offer a high-quality gastronomic experience to its visitors, in keeping with the identity of the city, in an environment where History, Culture, Architecture, Taste, and People will co-create a living landmark – as envisioned in 1930 by its founder, Eli Modiano, and as continued today by the Fais Group.
Taking into account the unique – and institutionally recognized – monumental character of the Modiano Market, its restoration was carried out along three axes: the constructional – where the most modern building practices and the most suitable materials were used; the architectural – where its profile was preserved unchanged; and the functional – in terms of logistics and the smooth operation of each store.
The successful implementation of all the solutions in all three areas was a big bet – which was clearly won. The Modiano Market will offer a high-quality gastronomic experience to its visitors, in keeping with the identity of the city, in an environment where History, Culture, Architecture, Taste, and People will co-create a living landmark – as envisioned in 1930 by its founder, Eli Modiano, and as continued today by the Fais Group.
