Sibelius-monumentti

On the real. I really thought this was going to be a lot more… MONUMENTAL than what it actually was. Listen: I know it’s a symbol of the city and that Sibelius was a musical bad+boy…and yes. The tube thing that looks like metallic french fries is super cool.
BUT. I just thought it was going to be a lot bigger. Y’know? Like. I see something on a postcard and I think: MAN. This is going to be HUGE — but Sibelius’ aluminum foil wrapped head is basically life-​size, and I’m pretty sure I’ve eaten bigger baked potatoes: #juskeepinit100
ALSO. When groups of tourists come, it’s almost impossible to take a picture — I’d recommend waiting between the waves of groups, so plan accordingly.

It’s a pretty cool piece of art, but nothing so special that you should go out of your way to get there. The park is nice for a short walk near water.

It’s really just a monument, but it’s a pretty cool one. I wouldn’t come all the way out here just to see it, but if it’s on the way to somewhere else or you’re in the area, definitely drop by to see it. The shape is quite interesting, and it’s quite fitting as Sibelius was a composer.

This is a must place to visit in Helsinki. It’s easy to find because it is crowded with tourists. The statue is made by Eila Hiltunen in 1967. The statue is 8,5 meters high and is made of over 600 pipes. The statue honors the great symphonies of the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.

An aural sculpture.
This monument to Finland’s most revered composer, Jean Sibelius, is a photo stop on many tours of city. As a fan of sculpture, I actually thought it was interesting and rather unique. Personally, I thought the best perspective was walking under the structure and looking up through the pipes. In a weird way, it reminded me of the bean sculpture in Chicago.
When you visit any of the Baltic countries, you will hear about the centuries long push-​and-​pull between Germanic and Russian occupations with their accompanying cultural influences and each country’s efforts to retain their own independent spirit and culture. Sibelius is notable in Finland for his efforts to keep ethnic consciousness alive and he is the composer of one of the most beloved national songs, a symphonic poem called «Finlandia.»
Many of his compositions were subversive pieces that had to be rearranged and performed under alternate names for many years since it was illegal to perform them during the Russian period. And as a random pop culture note, Finnish director Renny Harlin featured «Finlandia» in the score of Die Hard 2: Die Harder.
The focal point is 600 hollow steel pipes welded together in a wave like pattern. To me, it looks like the physical representation of sound waves. And then an effigy of a rather stern looking Sibelus with his head surrounded by a waves looks on from a rock wall. While not all visitors may grasp the meaning of the sculpture (it’s abstract art after all), I think many of us can agree it is always good to take a moment and reflect on the work of those who had a challenging path and still produced great and lasting art for their people.

To be honest, there is nothing to see really. I came walking from the Rock Church (which was a bit of a long walk by the way), and even though it was nice you can find prettier views around Helsinki.
Basically, the place is far away and this monument has nothing amazing about it. A bunch of pipes in metal and crazy shapes.
If you like art, can be interesting but nothing unmissable.

This beautiful monument to the Finnish composer is in a pleasant park. It was the third stop on our tour and was a short walk from the street. The sculpture itself looks like organ pipes and tree trunks. It has a Mid-​Century aesthetic and was lovely shining in the sun. People crowded around it and one petite older woman put her head into one of the pipes. I liked the way she thought. It is a handsome tribute and I don’t get some of the snarky comments. See the photos others have taken and judge for yourself, although the photos don’t compare to seeing it in person.

Before I did my research on the Sibelius Monument, I didn’t get what it was or why it was even a tourist attraction. After my research, I still don’t understand it’s appeal. The monument is located in Sibelius Park and is dedicated to the Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. Essentially, it’s 600 hollow steel pipes weld together, and really not that interesting. We stopped here for literally 10-​minutes, snapped some photos, walked around the park for a bit, and left.

Monument to a great composer, the Father of Finnish Music. It’s a unique kind of musical architecture and for classical
Music lovers, this means a lot to them.

Ok listen up tourists! You can go ahead and skip this attraction altogether, especially if you’re strapped for time. I won’t call it a huge heap of junk, because it isn’t. It’s a nice little sculpture of a bunch of weird pipes. They’re supposed to represent trees. Sibelius liked trees. Can you connect the dots? No. Me neither.
It’s not very big though and there is nothing special about it. It could just as well be standing in front of an office building and I assure you — people wouldn’t give two craps about it.
Go to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress instead.

The Sibelius Monument is quite lovely, and I think anyone who is a music lover should definitely come here, and anyone who is a fan of sculpture should also check it out. It’s not the most wonderful thing you will ever see, but it’s interesting. Your best bet is to plan to see the monument as well as enjoy the surrounding park. Bring a picnic, or walk across the street to Café Regatta for a treat. Then continue along the water to a little island to get your fill of nature. The monument is admittedly not worth more than 5 – 10 minutes of your time, but if you plan things right, and incorporate it into a visit of the surrounding area, your visit will be just fine.

I started going to more concerts at SF Symphony and that’s how I heard about Sibelius, a composer. Then I went to Helsinki, Finland and saw this monument. I didn’t realize Sibelius was so influential and revered. I think the sculpture is beautiful and interesting. I enjoyed this attraction in Helsinki.

If you are a tourist or a visitor in Helsinki, apparently someone tries to drag you here. To see a huge pile of hollow steel pipes welded together. Commemorating the most famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Maybe he had a huge organ at home to play with? Well, I just don’t get it, simply not.
Where else in the world you would be forced — on board a totally crowded bus — to look at a single art work, when the city is full of real treats? Ok, the clump is massive and if you like massive, then go and take a picture of the Massive. Or buy one at any tourist service counter in the city and go enjoy instead many real attractions of Helsinki.
Don’t get me wrong: The Sibelius monument is impressive and even beautiful in it’s own way, but it’s artificial status as one of the main attractions of our beautiful city is to mine mind not right.

I thought there would be more in town for those who appreciate Sibelius. The monument is neat, and the park is pretty like all of the other parks there. This was a stop on my bus tour and there were many tourists visiting it and snapping pictures. The pipes are supposed to represent trees as Sibelius was inspired by nature. You should check it out.