Hirsipuumäen teloituspaikan muistomerkki

The memorial consists of four concrete pillars connected by a metal ring, with a large stone placed beneath the structure at Kerttulinmäki hill.

From medieval times until the late 1700s, this location served as the official execution site of Turku, where condemned individuals faced death by hanging or beheading.

The memorial, designed by Esko Hillilä in 1991, stands as a testament to Finland's commitment to preserving historical sites that reflect difficult aspects of its past.

The memorial site is located near Kerttuli High School, with informative plaques providing detailed information about the historical events that occurred at this location.

Executed individuals were denied burial in church grounds, and their bodies were sometimes disposed of in the nearby Mätäjärvi lake after the executions.

GPS coordinates: 60.45014,22.28418

Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:37