Market Square in Turku
This photograph offers a view of 19th-century Turku’s central square, featuring horse-drawn carts gathered against the backdrop of the Orthodox Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra and the grand Hotel Phoenix. While it may not definitively depict a market day, the gathering of carts and people suggests the lively exchange of goods and services that were a hallmark of such occasions.
The square was a focal point for community and commerce, bridging the gap between rural and urban life. Farmers and traders likely brought produce and other wares to sell, underscoring the important economic and social role of the market square in the city's daily life.
The Hotel Phoenix, an architectural gem of its time, stood prominently in the background, symbolizing Turku’s growth during the 19th century. Though demolished in later years, its legacy remains in historic photographs like this one, preserving the city's vibrant past.
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Photo Information
Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: K.E. Ståhlberg
Year: 1890s
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