Market Square, Oulu
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[]
 The historical Oulu market hall which is currently under renovations and will re-open in summer 2020[1] |
 The square is filled with many cafes and restaurants |
 Grill/Cafe/Ice cream kiosk at the Oulu Market Square |
 Market square pier during summer 2007. |
 Cafe terrace with the Oulu theatre in the background. |
 An old schooner in front of the squares iconic red barn buildings. |
References[]
- ^ Loukkola, Pekka (16 October 2019). "News article of market hall renovation". Yle. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
External links[]
- https://visitoulu.fi/en/tuote/kauppatori-market-square-2/ Retrieved 18 April 2020 (Visit oulu website of the market square)
Media related to Oulu Market Square at Wikimedia Commons
Categories:
- Geography of Oulu
- Retail markets in Finland
- Tourist attractions in Oulu
- Squares in Finland
- Pokkinen