Urho Kekkosen muistomerkki, Presidential monument in Kajaani, Finland.
The Urho Kekkonen Monument stands 8 meters tall in the center of Kajaani, featuring an abstract design by sculptor Pekka Kauhanen.
The monument was unveiled on September 3, 1990, marking the 90th birthday of President Urho Kekkonen, who served Finland from 1956 to 1982.
This memorial represents the first nationwide presidential monument erected outside Helsinki, reflecting Kekkonen's strong connection to the Kainuu region.
Visitors can find the monument in Urho Kekkonen Park, near the center of Kajaani, where it serves as a central meeting point.
The monument design, named 'Suuri Aika' (Great Time), was selected through an open competition and reflects elements from Kekkonen's life in Kajaani.
Location: Kajaani
GPS coordinates: 64.22447,27.72751
Latest update: August 26, 2025 09:50
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