Lyhdynkantajat, Granite sculptural group at Helsinki Central Railway Station, Finland
The Lyhdynkantajat consists of four male figures made of granite, each holding spherical lamps that illuminate the station's entrance at night.
Finnish sculptor Emil Wikström completed this monumental work in 1914 as part of Eliel Saarinen's Art Nouveau railway station architectural design.
The sculptures display characteristics of Finnish national identity through the figures' strong features and hairstyles inspired by the Finnish Awakening movement.
Located at the main entrance of Helsinki Central Station, these illuminated sculptures serve as both decorative elements and functional lighting fixtures.
A local peasant named Jalmari Lehtinen served as the model for these figures, which were crafted at the Ab Granit Oy factory in Hanko.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1914
Creator: Emil Wikström
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: granite
Website: https://hamhelsinki.fi/sculpture/lyhdynkantajat-emil-wikstrom
GPS coordinates: 60.17071,24.94122
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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