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Fact and Fable Sculpture (Zachris Topelius Monument)
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Fact and Fable Sculpture (Zachris Topelius Monument)
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Fact and Fable Sculpture (Zachris Topelius Monument)
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Isi-Sicilia
January 1, 2025
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This sculpture is a memorial to Zachris Topelius, one of the most significant figures in Finnish literature and culture.
"Fact and Fable" consists of two allegorical female figures: "Fact" with the flame of truth on her palm and "Fable" with the scallop-headed bird of the fable resting on her fingers. The figures look in opposite directions: "Fact" looks down the Esplanadi park, while "Fable's" gaze is directed towards the pavement in front of Pohjoisesplanadi.
"Fact and Fable" consists of two allegorical female figures: "Fact" with the flame of truth on her palm and "Fable" with the scallop-headed bird of the fable resting on her fingers. The figures look in opposite directions: "Fact" looks down the Esplanadi park, while "Fable's" gaze is directed towards the pavement in front of Pohjoisesplanadi.
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Olli Kähkönen
November 4, 2019
Cycling
A statue commemorating the most famous Finnish children author.
Olli Kähkönen
November 4, 2019
Cycling
A perfect meeting place, or just stop by the bench and have an ice cream.
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