Kauppatori Hamina Live Cam

Origins and Urban Layout of Hamina’s Kauppatori

The Kauppatori in Hamina, is distinguished by its rare circular market square design, a remnant of the star-shaped fortress town plan laid out in the 18th century. Planned by Swedish military architects under the reign of King Gustav III, Hamina was conceived as a bastioned fortress with radial streets converging on the central square. Known locally as the “Round Square,” the Kauppatori sits at the geometric heart of the town, a focal point for trade, civic ceremonies, and social gatherings since its completion in 1723.