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Mar 8, 2024 · The Sibelius Monument in Helsinki is a unique, beautiful and somewhat controversial sculpture. Here's all the info you need for visiting.
The Sibelius Monument is dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) and consists of over 600 metal pipes. The monument is located in Sibelius Park and we visited as part of a coach tour of Helsinki. It's very large and quite unusual.
In the leafy, waterfront Sibelius Park (Sibeliuksen puisto, or just 'Sibban'), this famous, striking sculpture was created by artist Eila Hiltunen in 1967 to honour Finland’s most famous composer. Its 600 steel pipes evoke a sound wave in their formation.
The Sibelius Monument was inaugurated on 7th September 1967 and it belongs to the collections of the Helsinki Art Museum. It is one of Helsinki’s best known and loved tourist attractions. The work is made of acid-resistant steel and measures 8,5 m high, 10,5m in length, and 6,5m in depth.
The Sibelius Monument is dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). The monument is located at the Sibelius Park (Sibeliuspuisto) in the district of Töölö in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. The monument was designed by Eila Hiltunen and unveiled on September 7, 1967.
The Sibelius Monument. When you go to Helsinki, you will notice how proud the Finns are about their world famous composer Jean Sibileus symbolised through this monument. The Monument is one of the most visit and popular tourist attractions in the city.
The Sibelius monument was designed by Eila Hiltunen and completed in 1967. It consists of series of more than 600 hollow steel pipes welded together in a wave-like pattern. The purpose of the artist was to capture the essence of the music of Sibelius.
