Veljmies Statue, Bronze sculpture in Kauppatori marketplace, Kuopio, Finland
The bronze Veljmies statue stands at the eastern end of Kuopio's mall, encircled by a shower pad in the marketplace center.
Heikki Konttinen created this statue in 1959 after winning the Kuopio Private Entrepreneurs' Invitational Competition two years earlier.
The statue represents the bond between entrepreneurship and community development in Kuopio, marking the city's 175th anniversary.
Visitors can locate the statue at Kauppakatu 45, Kuopio 70110, where it serves as a central meeting point for locals and tourists.
The sculpture incorporates elements of mid-20th century Finnish artistic style while functioning as the focal point for local festivals and gatherings.
Location: Kuopio
Inception: 1959
Creator: Heikki Konttinen
Website: https://www.ilovekuopio.fi/fi/yritys/veljmies
Made from material: bronze
Address: Kuopion tori 70100 Kuopio 70100 Kuopio
Website: https://ilovekuopio.fi/fi/yritys/veljmies
GPS coordinates: 62.89188,27.67925
Latest update: October 18, 2025 04:51
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