Kyösti Kallio Memorial, Bronze and granite memorial in Etu-Töölö, Finland.
The Kyösti Kallio Memorial is a 3.6-meter (12 feet) tall sculpture in bronze and red granite, located in Eduskuntapuisto park near the Parliament House. The bronze figure rests on a solid granite base surrounded by green space.
The memorial was created in 1962 by artist Kalervo Kallio to honor a significant figure from Finland's republican period. The sculpture was made during an era when the nation was reflecting on its early decades of independence.
The memorial stands in Eduskuntapuisto, where visitors can feel the presence of parliamentary life in the heart of Helsinki. Kallio's name remains connected to memories of Finland's early years of independence.
The memorial is easily accessible by public transportation, with several bus stops along Mannerheimintie nearby. You can view the sculpture free of charge in its park setting, with parking available in the surrounding area.
The sculpture marks the legacy of President Kallio, who died at Helsinki Railway Station in 1940 before returning to his hometown of Nivala.
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