Market Square, Oulu

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Oulu Market square.

The Oulu Market Square is the main market square of the city of Oulu, Finland.

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The market square is located in the city centre, in the Pokkinen district, on the waterfront of the Oulujoki river. The Rotuaari pedestrian zone starts from the square behind the Toripolliisi statue.

In addition to the traditional market stalls, old barns painted in red color and restored as bars and restaurants are bordering the square nowadays. The historical Oulu market hall was opened on the square in 1901 mainly to get selling of meat out of the open square.

The historical Oulu market hall. Oulu Market Hall 20070409.JPG
The historical Oulu market hall.
The square is filled with many cafes and restaurants Oulu Market Square 20140412.jpg
The square is filled with many cafes and restaurants
Grill/Cafe/Ice cream kiosk at the Oulu Market Square Oulu Market Square 20190511 02.jpg
Grill/Cafe/Ice cream kiosk at the Oulu Market Square
Market square pier during summer 2007. Ouluoldport.jpg
Market square pier during summer 2007.
Cafe terrace with the Oulu theatre in the background. Restaurant Oulu Market Square 20151022.JPG
Cafe terrace with the Oulu theatre in the background.
An old schooner in front of the squares iconic red barn buildings. Mystic Wind Oulu 20080401.JPG
An old schooner in front of the squares iconic red barn buildings.

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References

    1. https://visitoulu.fi/en/tuote/kauppatori-market-square-2/ Retrieved 18 April 2020 (Visit Oulu website of the market square)

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