Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim

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Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim, Bronze equestrian memorial in Kluuvi, Finland

The statue depicts Marshal Mannerheim mounted on horseback, rising 11.7 meters high on a red granite pedestal at Mannerheiminaukio square in Helsinki.

Created through a national design competition in 1952, sculptor Aimo Tukiainen completed this monument in 1960 to honor Finland's military leader and president.

The memorial stands as a representation of Finnish military leadership, commemorating Marshal Mannerheim's role during Finland's independence and World War II.

Visitors can access the monument at any time, with the statue positioned near several public transportation stops and the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma.

The pedestal contains a time capsule with microfilms listing names of all citizens who contributed funds to build this memorial.

Location: Helsinki

Inception: 1960

Creator: Aimo Tukiainen, Oskari Jauhiainen, Heikki Häiväoja, Kain Tapper, Osmo Sipari

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: bronze, granite

Website: https://hamhelsinki.fi/sculpture/marsalkka-mannerheimin-ratsastajapatsas-aimo-tukiainen

GPS coordinates: 60.17155,24.93640

Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:37

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