Battle of Isokyrö memorial, War memorial in Napue, Isokyrö, Finland.
Description
The Battle of Isokyrö memorial is a stone monument located in a cemetery, marking the mass grave of soldiers who died in 1714. Information panels at the site help visitors understand the events and their wider context.
History
The memorial marks a 1714 battle where Russian forces defeated Swedish troops during the Great Northern War. This conflict and its aftermath became a defining moment in how Finland's political landscape developed.
Culture
The monument was created by designer Matti Visanti in 1920 as a way for people to remember a difficult chapter in Finnish history. It reflects how communities mark moments that shaped their identity and collective memory.
Practical
The memorial is located in a cemetery in Isokyrö and is open to visitors year-round. You can walk around freely and read the information panels that explain the historical context.
Did you know?
The memorial blends design elements that express both military strength and collective loss in a single composition. This combination makes it stand out as a statement about how a nation processes and moves forward from tragedy.
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