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Sibelius Park & Monument

Mechelininkatu, Helsinki, Finland
Ranked #42 of 120 attractions in Helsinki
3.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues, Parks
Activities: Walking
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Altavista, Virginia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

A beautifully manicured and landscaped park with a monument to Sibelius. While we were, there was a bunch of little schoolchildren sitting around the statue of Sibelius eating their lunch. A lovely array of bright colored clothes surrounding the statue made a good picture. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

I don't really like modern art however can see the theory behind this sculpture. It would be great to visit on a day when it was windy so you could actually see the sculpture "working". You need no more than five minutes here. More

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Helsinki, Finland
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

I lived next door, so best time to visit is on windy Sunday morning. It is located in a park close to sea. The Monument itself is not significant, but on a windy day you may hear interesting sounds. Generally the monument is worth for 5 minute visit, but you should integrate into your walking tour, eg. if you visited... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012
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If you like welded pipes, this place is for you. Others might not get the link to the composer. More

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Helsinki, Finland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

I suppose this is a very popular place for tourist groups to visit in Helsinki, as one can see both sides of the park lined up with tourists buses nearly any time on any given day. I must admit that the Sibelius monument is extremely beautiful and it appeals to me. The park is lovely, too, but probably better appreciated... More

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Helsinki, Finland
Top Contributor
90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

This is the place where all the tourists will be taken. An odd looking monument that took the health of the sculptor. A hefty sacrifice for the good of others. Close to the sea and around a nice area of Helsinki. Both the president and the prime minister have their residences close by. More

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Helsinki, Finland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

The monument is worth seeing also at night when it is lit up. The monument is situated in a nice green park and by the water. The walk along the water by the monument is also nice in the summer, nice view with boats and a quirky cafe along the way. More

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Dallas, Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

This is a very interesting sculpture/monument in one of Helsinki's nice parks. The monument only takes a few minutes to see, but on a late afternoon with changing light the colors can be very nice. The surrounding park is very peaceful with nice tree coverage and is worth a visit if you have extra time. More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011
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person found this review helpful

I wouldn't recommend going there just to see the monument, though it is the most interesting thing in the Sibelius Park. I went there in winter and there were just few people walking around, and nobody close to the monument. So, I took my camera and had fun. From under the monument we can see many photogenic forms of metals... More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011
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people found this review helpful

If you're at the Church in the Rock, it's worth the extra 10 minute stroll to this monument to Finland's best known composer. Elegant in it's simplicity, but don't make a special trip to see it if you time-poor. More

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