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Tampere Market Hall is one of the significant market places in Tampere, Finland. It is located in the center of city, between Hämeenkatu and Hallituskatu, and it was opened in 1901. It was decided to build the market in Tampere as a result of a large and unregulated market. It is the largest market hall in the Nordic countries.
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Paasikiven–Kekkosentie, or Rantaväylä, is a busy car traffic route located in Tampere, Finland, which serves as a regional transit road and a significant access route to the city center. It is a four-lane highway owned by the Finnish state and part of Highway 12. Paasikiven–Kekkosentie is located between the Nokia's motorway and the Teiskontie street junction.
Koivistonkylä is a district located in the southern part of Tampere, Finland. It borders Nekala in the north, Rautaharkko in the west, Taatala in the south and Veisu in the east. Many ice hockey players from Tampere come from Koivistonkylä, including Raimo Helminen. Koivistonkylä also has its own amateur ice hockey club called Koivistonkylän Chiefs.
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- 1 2 Tamperelainen Ravintola C valittiin Vuoden ravintolaksi, Paistinkääntäjät ry. Accessed on 19 February 2017.
- 1 2 Vuoden ravintola löytyi Tampereelta – Lue perustelut täältä!, Tamperelainen 22 February 2011. Accessed on 19 February 2017.
- ↑ Tampere map service (Rautatienkatu 20), city of Tampere. Accessed on 19 February 2017.
- ↑ Esittely, restaurant C. Accessed on 19 February 2017.