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The old Market Hall.
The old Market Hall on the south shore, the first of its kind in Finland and opened in 1889. Rising out of the fountain near the Esplanade Park at the western end of the Market is the statue of Havis Amanda, the mermaid symbol of Helsinki.
The hustle and bustle of the Market and its appetising smells act as a magnet for shoppers and for anyone looking for a snack or a coffee. Food and other wares have been changing hands at the Market Square since the 18th century, which also saw the start of the ever-popular Baltic Herring Market in October. The ferry to the Suomenlinna sea fortress departs from the Market Square, as do many waterbus cruises in summer.
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