Sibelius Monument, Helsinki. Photo by Markku Juntunen, © Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau
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Sibelius Monument
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When:
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Daily
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Sibelius Monument
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Free
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Daily all day
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The Sibelius Monument, in the Taka-Töölö district, commemorates Finland's best-known composer, Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), who wrote the symphonic poem Finlandia. Initially controversial, the monument is a distinctive abstract construction of hollow metal pipes, chosen after a design competition in 1961-62.
The monument how holds a special place in the affections of the Finns. A scale replica of the sculpture is to be found outside the UNESCO Palace in Paris.
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