Palaia agora area / Last craftsman

For more than 70 years, the Palaia Agora, or Old Market in Greek, served as the bustling hub of commercial activity in Pyrgos. Initially, it was a wooden structure, but in 1890, during a period of significant changes in Pyrgos, Mayor Petros Avgerinos spearheaded the construction of a stone building to house the market. Designed by Ernst Ziller or one of his pupils, the market exhibits classical and Renaissance architectural elements.

Within the market, one could find a variety of shops, including fish shops, butchers, and traditional coffee houses, among others. The surrounding area, known as Stavropazaro, meaning "the store crossroads," was a vibrant merchant district. Though the market's heyday has passed, remnants of its distinct character remain. Few craftsmen still operate workshops in the neighboring streets, where one can witness the craftsmanship of the last tinsmiths creating everyday items and cobblers skillfully restoring worn-out shoes.