Torikuningas, Granite sculpture in Jyväskylä, Finland
The Torikuningas sculpture rises twelve meters high in the market square, constructed from solid granite blocks by artist Veikko Hirvimäki.
Created in 1989, the sculpture commemorates Otto Toivainen, who became king of a Tonga island after being shipwrecked in the Pacific during World War I.
The monument represents local market square residents who ventured into the world, connecting the Finnish city to global narratives and experiences.
The sculpture stands in the central market square of Jyväskylä, accessible by multiple public transportation routes and within walking distance from local hotels.
This granite creation tells the story of a Finnish man who transformed from a local resident to a Pacific island monarch through unexpected circumstances.
Location: Jyväskylä
Inception: 1989
Creator: Veikko Hirvimäki
GPS coordinates: 62.24475,25.74637
Latest update: July 27, 2025 17:43
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