Finnish Statue of Liberty

The Finnish Statue of Liberty is a bronze sculpture in the central market square of Vaasa that commands the public space with its towering presence. The monument combines a soaring main figure with several relief panels depicting different aspects of life and national ideals.

The monument was created to commemorate the events of 1918 that made Finland an independent state. It was unveiled in 1938 and served as an important symbol for the still-young republic.

The relief panels show scenes of everyday life and express what Finns stood for after independence. The images tell of work and family, values that were central to the young nation.

The monument stands freely accessible in the market square and can be viewed from all sides. The location is easy to find and works well for a brief visit between other activities around town.

The inscriptions are in two languages, showing the strong presence of Swedish in Finnish culture and history. A lion crowns the base and adds an extra symbolic dimension to the memorial.

Location: Vaasa

Creator: Yrjö Liipola, Jussi Mäntynen

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 63.09617,21.61556

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05