Church builders Killi and Nalli, Public sculpture near City Hall in Raisio, Finland.
The work features two larger-than-life red granite figures representing mythical builders, standing in a park between City Hall and Saint Martin Church. Created by sculptor Harry Kivijärvi, it displays the characteristic forms and proportions of monumental Finnish stonecarving.
The sculpture was inspired by a local legend from the 17th century about supernatural beings who built Raisio Church. The work was later created by Harry Kivijärvi to bring this historical narrative to life in monumental form.
The sculpture connects to Finnish folklore through a traditional kantele song that narrates the story of giants building religious structures. Visitors can see the local meaning of this tale reflected in how the figures are positioned near the church.
The monument sits in a park between City Hall and the church, easily reached on foot with parking available nearby on Kirkkotie. The location is freely accessible year-round and offers good views from different angles.
According to the local tale, the supernatural builders left one wall unfinished at the western side, requiring wooden coverage instead of stone. This incomplete detail is still visible today in the actual church structure, connecting the mythical story to tangible architectural features.
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