Old Market Hall, Helsinki
Market hall in Helsinki, Finland
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The Old Market Hall (Finnish: Vanha kauppahalli; Swedish: Gamla saluhallen) is the oldest market hall in Helsinki, Finland. It is located along the Eteläranta street near the Helsinki Market Square in the Kaartinkaupunki district. By 2013, the hall had also become a popular tourist attraction.[1][2]
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| Old Market Hall | |
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The Old Market Hall in September 2025. | |
 Interactive map of the Old Market Hall area | |
General information | |
| Location | Kaartinkaupunki, Helsinki, Finland, Eteläranta |
| Coordinates | 60°09′58″N 024°57′10″E |
Construction started | 1889 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Gustaf Nyström |
| Website | |
| www.vanhakauppahalli.fi | |
History
The building was designed by Gustaf Nyström and the market hall began operations in 1889 during the era of the Grand Duchy of Finland. The building represents red brick architecture. The structure of the building is made of cast iron.[3][4][5]
The building technology of the market hall was last renovated between 2012 and 2014, when the hall was closed for a year and a half.[6]
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