Hallmarkt, Cultural heritage square in Halle, Germany

Hallmarkt is a central square in Halle (Saale) with open spaces surrounded by buildings representing different architectural periods of the city. The architecture ranges from medieval structures to contemporary designs, creating a layered backdrop for urban life.

From the Middle Ages until 1869 the area was the centre of Halle's salt production, with brine drawn from four wells and boiled in salt huts. The Thal district had its own administration and court in the Thalamt, built in 1464 and demolished in 1881. Around 1790 the huts were replaced by two larger boiling houses; after the Pfännerschaft saline closed, the city covered the Gerbersaale and removed the western town wall to lay out today's square. On 17 June 1953, thousands gathered here in protest and were dispersed by Soviet tanks; since 2003 the square has borne the suffix "Platz des 17. Juni".

The square remains a gathering place where residents and visitors move through their daily routines and seasonal celebrations. Markets, performances, and festivals here reflect how the city's communities come together throughout the year.

The square is well served by trams and buses from across the city and sits conveniently in the downtown area. Seating areas, restrooms, and nearby cafes make it easy to spend time here comfortably.

The square has carried the suffix "Platz des 17. Juni" since 2003, recalling 17 June 1953, when Soviet tanks broke up a crowd of several thousand people gathered here to demonstrate for free elections and fairer wages.