![]() The next few photographs capture the intricate work by the sculptor. I was born and raised in New York and yet I did not know this bit of trivia: a smaller version of the Sibelius Monument is located on the grounds of the headquarters of the United Nations in New York and it was also created by Eila Hiltunen, who died in Helsinki on Monday, November 10, 2003. This is a closer look at the bust of the man who was born with the name Johan Julius Christian Sibelius. …and in his honor, the sculpture and bust were created by Eila Hiltunen, who was born in Russia but moved to Finland. Sibelius died on Friday, September 20, 1957… Photograph ©2017 by Brian Cohen. On the side of the sculpture is a bust of Sibelius. Like the Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa hotel property, the sculpture is situated on a base of solid rock. ![]() Sibelius was born on Friday, Decemin what was then known as the Grand Duchy of Finland. ![]() …and there it was: 24 metric tons of welded steel, simulating 600 organ pipes in honor of Jean Sibelius, who was a composer and violinist. I approached Sibeliuksen puisto - which is Sibelius Park in English - where the unusual sculpture is located… Photograph ©2017 by Brian Cohen. I walked southeast on Paciuksenkatu - and at the turn where the thoroughfare becomes Linnankoskenkatu, I turned right onto a quiet street named Merikannontie, which was adjacent to one of the many inlets of the Gulf of Finland.Īn Unusual Sculpture: Sibelius Monument in Helsinki O ne of the sites in Helsinki at which I wanted to visit on my morning walk from the Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa was the Sibelius Monument in Helsinki - and it was conveniently on my way. ![]()
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