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. 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.

Gallery

File:Oulu Market Hall 20070409.JPG The historical Oulu market hall.

File:Oulu Market Square 20140412.jpg The square is filled with many cafes and restaurants

File:Oulu Market Square 20190511 02.jpg Grill/Cafe/Ice cream kiosk at the Oulu Market Square

File:Ouluoldport.jpg Market square pier during summer 2007.

File:Restaurant Oulu Market Square 20151022.JPG Cafe terrace with the Oulu theatre in the background.

File:Mystic Wind Oulu 20080401.JPG An old schooner in front of the squares iconic red barn buildings.

External links

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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