Lily, Granite sculpture in Runeberg Park, Finland.
The Lily sculpture stands in Runeberg Park of Turku, featuring a woman figure with a lily motif at her feet, crafted from red granite.
Created by Finnish sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen between 1924 and 1926, this artwork became the first outdoor sculpture purchased by the City of Turku in 1928.
The sculpture connects to local identity through its reference to the lily symbol present in the Turku coat of arms and city heritage.
Located at Hämeenkatu 15 near the Aura Bridge, the sculpture remains accessible year-round and appears on the Citynomadi art discovery application.
Each spring since 1929, dental students perform a ritual of cleaning the sculpture with a giant toothbrush during May Day Eve celebrations.
Location: Turku
Inception: 1927
Creator: Wäinö Aaltonen
Made from material: granite
Website: https://turku.fi/kulttuuri-ja-liikunta/museo/kokoelmat/ulkoveistokset/waino-aaltonen-turun-lilja
GPS coordinates: 60.44870,22.27178
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:33
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