Monuments & Statues in Lahti
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Monuments & Statues in Lahti
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Monuments & Statues
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Monuments & Statues
Monuments & Statues
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- JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsThis impressive statue in Fellman Park (Fellmanninpuisto) is called Red Captive Monument (Punavankien muistomerkki in Finnish) or Pardon Memorial. This is a sad memory of the Finnish Civil War in 1918. The monument is very large. The area is 14 x 14 meters. The gate made of red granite is over meters high. You see also four male figures and one female figure. They are made of bronze and their are over three meters tall. Lahti is the city of very many sculptures, statues and monuments but in my opinion this one is the most impressive.Written 28 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsJari Litmanen (born in 1971, Lahti) is the most famous Finnish football player ever. He has played in Ajax, Barcelona, Liverpool, Hansa Rostock, Malmö FF etc. His bronze statue is located in Kisapuisto Athletic Park. In my opinion this statue is OK but nothing special.Written 30 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsMarshal Mannerheim (1867-1951) was a commander-in-chief of the Finnish Defense Forces in the Second World War and the sixth president of Finland. The most famous equestrian statue of Mannerheim is situated in Helsinki but this statue in Lahti is as impressive, I think. Besides, here the area around the statue is more beautiful. I love the combination of flowers and the historic statue.Written 28 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsThis Statue of Liberty (Vapaudenpatsas in Finnish) is situated in front of Lahti City Hall. A young warrior holds a helmet in his right hand. In my opinion this bronze statue is quite beautiful. Besides, the park is very beautiful, too.Written 6 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mikael FHelsinki, Finland31,149 contributionsThis striking work by sculptor Pentti Papinaho is centrally located south of Lahti Market Square, at the intersection of Aleksanterinkatu and Mariankatu.
The sculpture was completed in 1975 and revealed in another location but it was transferred to the current location in 1991.
It was unveiled for the second time on the Armed Forces Flag Day on June 4. The new location is more central. It is on a straight line between Lahti City Hall and the Church of the Cross.
This rider statue is depicting two Hakkapeliittas returning home. The Hakkapeliittas were Finnish cavalry who served in the Swedish army, especially during the Thirty Years' War in 1618–1648.Written 1 July 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mikael FHelsinki, Finland31,149 contributionsSiiri "Äitee" Rantanen (born in 1924, still alive in Lahti) is a known Finnish cross-country skier who competed during the 1950s and early 1960s. She competed in 1952, 1956, and 1960 Olympics and won a medal in each of them.
Siiri Rantanen was the first Finnish female athlete to receive her own statue. The bronze statue by sculptor Toivo Pelkonen was unveiled in Lahti on March 6 1998 in connection with the Salpausselkä Games.Written 6 July 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mikael FHelsinki, Finland31,149 contributionsThis bronze statue by sculptor Yrjö Liipola was revealed in 1946 in the beautiful Town Hall park
The statue is a monument for Lahti wood processing. The statue was donated by factory owner Aukusti Asko-Avonius. He was the founder of the Asko Group, a furniture manufacturer in Lahti.
The statue depicts a shirtless logger with an ax wiping sweat on his forehead.
The three reliefs on the pedestal of the statue depict a happy home, a carpenter and an apprentice, and a modern industrial plant.Written 1 July 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsThis war memorial - or better statue of peace - is named Spirit of Freedom (Vapauden hengetär in Finnish). It is located in the hero cemetery next to Ristinkirkko Church (address Kirkkokatu 4). The statue is made of red granite and it symbolizes peace and freedom. The sculptor was Wäinö Aaltonen who is world famous and one of the most important Finnish sculptures ever. In my opinion the message of the statue is nowadays more important than ever before.Written 28 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsThis Skier Statue (Hiihtäjäpatsas in Finnish) is situated near the ski museum. This is the bronze sculpture of a cross-country skier named Tapani Niku. He won a bronze medal (18 km) in 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix. The statue was completed in 1938. Traditionally cross-country skiing has been a very important part of Finnish culture. I think it's weird that there are so few skier statues in Finland. But this statue is great! Remember to check the nearby Siiri Rantanen Statue, too. It is situated on the other side of the parking lot. So you see two skier statues almost at a glance!Written 29 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsMikael Agricola (1510-1557) is called the father of literary Finland. His most important book named ABC Book was printed in 1543. So this sculpture is very historic and important to Finns. I love both this statue and this small park.Written 29 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsMaidens of Laune (Launeen neidot in Finnish) is a sculpture and a water fountain which is situated in Kirkkopuisto (Church Park, address Kirkkokatu 15). You see four women holding water plates. This statue was completed in 1987 and it stands on a pedestal made of red granite. In my opinion this monument is quite interesting.Written 28 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsThis bronze statue is named Snowball Fight (Lumisotasilla in Finnish). Especially earlier throwing balls of snow has been a popular play in Finland. So this statue tells something very special and traditional about Finnish culture and life of children, I think. This statue was completed in 1937. You find this statue in Koulupuisto Park (literally School Park), address Kirkkokatu 1.Written 28 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsThe Elk Statue (Hirvi-patsas in Finnish) is located in Paasikivenpuisto Park (on the side of Erkonpuisto Park). The statue is made of bronze. It looks very vibrant, I think. There are also other statues in Paasikivenpuisto and Erkonpuisto. So this adjacent parks are a good place to admire statues.Written 30 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsThis statue is named Yhteispuu (in English Mixed Wood or Mixed Tree). You see a figure carrying out another figure in the statue. The sculptor of this statue is Olavi Lanu. If you want to see his statues more, you should visit Lanupuisto (Lanu Sculpture Park) in Lahti. This statue is located separately (address Kirkkokatu 2) from the sculpture park. In my opinion this statue isn't his best work of art. You see more interesting sculptures in Lanupuisto.Written 28 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland6,853 contributionsStatue of Eetu Salin is located in Marianpuisto Park, Lahti. This bronze statue was completed in 1966. Eetu Salin (1866-1919) was a Finnish shoemaker, journalist and politician. You see both Eetu Salin and flames in the statue. There are very beautiful flowers in the park and you see the city hall of Lahti behind the statue. In my opinion this combination of the statue, flowers, trees and historical buildings is very beautiful. This is a nice place to sit on a bench and relax.Written 28 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.