Kauppatorin Apteekki - Helsinki, Finland
N 60° 10.035 E 024° 57.120
35V E 386356 N 6671799
Time to archive this waymark. Pharmacy and the neon sign do not exist anymore
This neon sign is for the Kauppatorin Apteekki, or Market Square Pharmacy, which as the name would imply, is situated on the south side of Market Square
Waymark Code: WMG6ZZ
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 01/22/2013
Views: 42
Like almost everying in Helsinki, the Kauppatorin Apteekki signage is in both Finnish and Swedish. The Finnish word for Pharmacy is Apteekki. Being a corner shop, this pharmacy has a neon sign that spells, Apteekki, written in cursive, on both sides of the building.
"Located next to the Havis Amanda, Market Square Pharmacy is familiar to many in the 40's as Raven Pharmacy. this Pharmacy is in a good location; the beautiful location continues to receive attention. Helsinki city center is just a few minutes walk away from the Pharmacy.
The Pharmacy premises are spacious and pleasant. A versatile range is clearly visible. Customers can leisurely explore the products and, where appropriate, may have staff assistance in Finnish, Swedish, English, German, French and Russian. Prescription drugs are quickly filled for the customer, while waiting in a peaceful department.
The pharmacy has its own abundant store, where you can find about 4,000 drug items. Customer can order any product sold in Finland within 24 hours. The pharmacy also always offers a wide and comprehensive range of skin care, cosmetics and herbal products." (
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