Teurastamo (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈteu̯rɑstɑmo]; literally meaning "abattoir") is a public area managed by Tukkutori in Hermanni, Helsinki, Finland, which hosts events, restaurant and bar operations and other urban culture. The area is located along the Työpajankatu street near the Kalasatama area.[1]
| Teurastamo | |
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 Teurastamo area in July 2016 | |
  Teurastamo  Teurastamo | |
| Etymology | literally meaning "slaughterhouse" |
| General information | |
| Status | General public space |
| Location | Hermanni |
| Address | Työpajankatu 2 A |
| Town or city | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
| Coordinates | 60°11′23″N 24°58′18″E / 60.18979°N 24.97179°E |
| Opened | 1933 (as slaughterhouse) 2012 (as public area) |
| Owner | Tukkutori |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Bertel Liljequist |
The name of the area, Teurastamo, is derived from the city's former slaughterhouse, designed by architect Bertel Liljequist and opened in 1933. The slaughterhouse closed in 1992 and has since housed smaller butchers, bakeries and other food and flower businesses.[2] The area was officially opened to the general public in the autumn of 2012.[1]
Teurastamo is run by more than a dozen active players, from distilleries to restaurants and coffee roasters.[2] Notable restaurants in the area include the Restaurant Kellohalli,[3] the Restaurant Palema,[4] and Roslund, the "Gate of Teurastamo", known for its burgers.[5] Teurastamo also includes a yard and barbecue for free use all year round by the townspeople, a bicycle repair point, a sack-growing area and a sauna for rent. A variety of free events are held in Teurastamo's yard, such as picnics, a farmers market-style markets and flea markets.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Teurastamo - City of Helsinki (in Finnish)
- ^ a b Teurastamolla on tehty ruokaa stadilaisille yli 80 vuotta - Heka (in Finnish)
- ^ Syö, juo ja juhli Helsingin rouheimmassa tapahtumapaikassa Teurastamolla - Kellohalli (in Finnish)
- ^ Ravintola Palema (in Finnish)
- ^ Teurastamon Portti - Roslund (in Finnish)
- ^ Teurastamo - Stadissa.fi (in Finnish)
External links
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Media related to Teurastamo at Wikimedia Commons
- Teurastamo in English
- Teurastamo at My Helsinki
- Teurastamo Yard at Spotted by Locals
- International entrepreneur moves on with distilling business in Helsinki - Hel.fi
