Sibelius Monumentti, Finland

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Year: 1967.

In Helsinki there is a memorial to the well-known Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The sculpture is so original and abstract that one can hardly guess at first glance who it might be dedicated to. The author of the monument is the Finnish painter Eila Hiltunen. Their masterpiece is a composition of 600 steel listeners, which form an abstract figure and are brazed together.

On the day of the monument opening, the most influential politician of Finland participated in the ceremonial ceremony. Because of the bold and creative idea of the sculptor, the ceremony threatened to fail. Although the opening of the monument has become a state scandal, the monument has decorated a Helsinki park for nearly 50 years and is the most visited sculpture in the country. The monument was opened on the occasion of the decade after the death of the composer, in 1967. The author has worked on the monument design for several years.

The park, in which the remarkable monument is located, was also named to honor Jean Sibelius. The idea of the monument is quite simple - through the composition of several hundreds of tubes, the painter has tried to create a unique musical instrument that is just as special as the musician's work. The original monument has a secret. In the windy weather the metal tubes give the pleasant and melodic tones. Hundreds of thousands of curious tourists visit the remarkable 'singing' monument annually.

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ATM bankomat: 'Handelsbanken' located in 1.8 km (

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Car rental office: 'Scandia Rent Helsinki' is located in 0.81 km (

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Fuel station: 'ABC Mannerheimintie Helsinki' in 0.59 km

Supermarket: 'Valintatalo Eino Leinon katu' in 0.38 km

Parking: 'Laatuparkki Oy' in 2.1 km

Apotheek: 'Carelia-apteekki' in 0.59 km

Police station: 'Ratsastava Poliisi' in 1.88 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Cafe Regatta' in 0.22 km

Railway station: 'Töölön halli' in 0.6 km

Nearest airports:
» Helsinki-Malmi Airport HEM - in 10 km

» Vantaa Airport HEL - in 15 km

» Hyvinkaa Airport HYV - in 52 km

» Ulemiste Airport TLL - in 85 km

» Utti Airport UTI - in 136 km

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Essexhome Apartments Luotsikatu

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Travelers, who plan to have a romantic break away in Helsinki, are recommended to pay attention to Fabian Hotel Helsinki . The stylish and graceful atmosphere of the hotel is perfect for a peaceful vacation. All guest rooms are spacious and made mostly in pastel colors. Large king size beds, soft sofas and armchairs with premium upholstery, big panoramic windows and an adjustable lighting system create a truly inimitable atmosphere in the hotel. All guests of Fabian Hotel get complimentary welcome gifts – fruit baskets and flowers.

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