Turku Market Square — Attraction in Turku sub-region

The more beautiful parts of Turku are elsewhere. Kauppatori is surrounded by ugly buildings and is - like all city traffick centres - noisy and restless. I'm still glad we have it. You can buy peas and strawberries in the summer and then go eat them at some peaceful place (e.g. Puolalan puisto or by the river). In the autumn it's even better. You get mushrooms, apples and lingon berries.

Farmers are selling their own products at the Eastern corner. The products have always been good and the people selling them are nice. Remember to draw cash, they don't accept any cards. The prices are generally higher if you buy from small local farms but I like to support them. In the afternoon (close to closing time) you can get...

Ah Turku! Quite and peaceful. This is the heart of Turku or the big square, in finnish "KauppaTori". In summer its good because many vendors come to sell fruits and vagetables that they pick right away from the nature and of course you can find them for much more cheapper price then in the supermarket. There also many flower shops always of course in summer. In winter there are few coffe places but most of the sellers go away. Now is undergoing a big renovation, from here you can also go to "Hansa" and "Stockman" two famous...

A charming seasonal market in the main square of the city. At each time of the year, different products are sold there, starting with flowers, vegetables and fish, a Christmas market, clothes, craft and more... This space also hosts activities for the residents' well-being, such as concerts, a small amusement park, and more. The location is perfect. Surrounded by cafes, ice cream stands (closed during the winter) and large commercial centers. There is even a nice souvenir shop there. A must place for those...