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Finland. Helsinki. Johan Ludvig Runebergs memorial. By Walt
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Finland. Helsinki. Johan Ludvig Runebergs memorial. By Walt
Finland. Helsinki. Monument dedicated to the Finnish poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg (1804-1877). Statue by his son Walter Runeberg (1838-1920). Erected in 1885. Esplanadi Park
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1885 Anthem Bearskin Bronze Finland Finnish Granite Helsinki Johan Laurel Ludvig Maiden Pedestal Pile Swedish Walter Wreath Years Runeberg
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This evocative image captures the timeless beauty and rich history of Helsinki, Finland's vibrant capital city. At the heart of Esplanadi Park, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city, stands the majestic memorial dedicated to Finland's national poet, Johan Ludvig Runeberg. Erected in 1885, the monument was sculpted by Runeberg's own son, Walter, as a tribute to his father's enduring legacy. The statue depicts Runeberg, dressed in a bearskin coat and wearing a top hat, seated at a table with a book in hand. A laurel wreath rests atop the pedestal, symbolizing the poet's literary achievements. The monument is made of bronze and granite, materials that have weathered the test of time, much like the poetry of Runeberg himself. Runeberg is best known for writing the Finnish national anthem, "The Land of a Thousand Lakes," which was adopted as the Finnish national anthem in 1917. His works, deeply rooted in Finnish history and culture, continue to be celebrated and cherished by the Finnish people. As you stroll through Esplanadi Park, take a moment to pause and reflect on the contributions of this contemporary literary giant, whose words continue to resonate with the Finnish people and inspire future generations.
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