Monument to Sibelius
Sibelius Monument
Finland, Helsinki
Jean Sibelius - the most famous Finnish composer and a key figure in all European music, enjoyed immense popularity during his lifetime. Jean Sibelius became the author of the unofficial anthem of Finland, banned during the reign of Nicholas II.
The most famous and most visited by tourists monument to Sibelius was opened 10 years after his death in 1967. Author Eila Hiltunen worked on the monument for several years. As a result, an ensemble of several hundred copper pipes saw the light, which still evokes ambiguous emotions among residents and guests of Helsinki. Be that as it may, this monument to Jean Sibelius is the most frequently visited place in the capital by tourists.