Tauno Palo memorial, Memorial art in Kallio district, Helsinki, Finland.
The Tauno Palo memorial is an art installation in Helsinki featuring a granite base with a bronze portrait relief situated along Helsinginkatu street. The composition includes a water basin and flower plantings that integrate the work into its urban setting.
Sculptor Kain Tapper created this work in 1993 to commemorate Finnish actor Tauno Palo. The installation honors a significant figure in Finland's theatrical history.
The memorial sits in a neighborhood where people pass by regularly, making it part of the everyday landscape rather than an isolated monument. Roses and flowing water create a living space that invites quiet reflection and remembrance.
The memorial is located along Helsinginkatu street within the park setting and is accessible at any time. The site can be easily reached on foot and offers a brief pause point during neighborhood walks.
The stone wall above the memorial serves as shelter for wild rabbits living in the city. This unexpected function makes the work a quiet refuge for urban wildlife.
Website: https://hamhelsinki.fi/sculpture/tauno-palon-muistomerkki-kain-tapper
GPS coordinates: 60.18605,24.94494
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45
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