Minna Canth Statue, Bronze statue near Central Square in Kuopio, Finland.
The monument shows Minna Canth standing with a book in her hands, representing her dedication to literature and social reform through writing.
The statue was inaugurated on May 12, 1937, marking forty years since the death of Minna Canth, a Finnish author known for advocacy.
The sculpture by Aarre Aaltonen stands in a dedicated park, recognizing Canth's influence on Finnish literature and women's rights advancement.
Visitors can find this monument in central Kuopio, with informative plaques detailing the life of this notable Finnish literary figure.
The statue commemorates the first woman in Finland to receive a dedicated flag day, celebrated annually on March 19 since 2007.
Location: Kuopio
Inception: 1936
Creator: Eemil Halonen
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 62.89644,27.68577
Latest update: October 20, 2025 12:25
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