Laukontori

Laukontori is a market square in the southern part of the city center of Tampere, Finland, on the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi. It is located just a few hundred meters from Tampere Central Square.

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Opening hours: 24/7
Type: Marketplace
Description: market square in Tampere, Finland
Also known as: “Alarannan kauppatori”, “Alarannan tori”, “Alaranta”, and “Alasatama”
Address: Laukontori, Tampere, 33100
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tampere Stadium and Tampere City Hall.

Tampere Stadium

Stadium

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Tampere Stadium, also known as Ratina Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Tampere, Finland. It has a seating capacity of 16,800 people, and a capacity of up to 32,000 people for concerts. Tampere Stadium is situated 300 metres southeast of Laukontori.

Tampere City Hall

Town hall

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The Tampere City Hall is a Neo-Renaissance building in Tampere, Finland, situated at the edge of the Tampere Central Square. The current city hall was built in 1890 and was designed by Georg Schreck. Tampere City Hall is situated 350 metres north of Laukontori.

Tampere Theatre

Theater building

Photo: Juho Paavisto, Public domain.

The Tampere Theatre is one of the two main active theatres in Tampere, Finland, along with the Tampere Workers' Theatre. The theatre was started in 1904 and the opening ceremony was held in 1913. Tampere Theatre is situated 380 metres north of Laukontori.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nalkala and Ratina.

Nalkala

Suburb

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Nalkala is a neighbourhood in the city of Tampere, Finland, covering the southern part of the city center from Hämeenkatu to the Laukontori market square.

Ratina

Suburb

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Ratina is a district in the center of Tampere, Finland, on the east side of Tammerkoski. The Ratina Stadium, Tampere Bus Station and Tampere's largest shopping mall, the Ratina shopping centre, are located in the district, among others.