The Market Square is a central square in Helsinki, Finland. It is located in central Helsinki, at the eastern end of Esplanadi and bordering the Baltic Sea to the south and Katajanokka to the east. HS
The Market Square during the Herring Market. The Herring Market was founded in 1743.
The Market Square from the sea.
The Market Square in August 2025.
The Market Square from the Suomenlinna Ferry.
The Presidential Palace is one of the three official residences of the president of the Republic of Finland. It is situated in Helsinki, on the north side of Esplanadi, overlooking Market Square.
Swans swimming in front of the building
Mounted police officers patrolling the premises
Finnish guard outside the Main Guard Post next to the President's Palace