Tähtitorninvuori
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The Shipwrecked Sculpture
A moving bronze sculpture in Helsinki's Tähtitorninmäki park, symbolizing resilience and hope amidst a family's shipwreck ordeal.
The Shipwrecked (Haaksirikkoiset) is a bronze sculpture in Helsinki depicting a family struggling in a shipwreck. Created by Robert Stigell in the late 1890s, it stands as a symbol of resilience and hope, located in the Tähtitorninmäki park.
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A brief summary to The Shipwrecked
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Tähtitorninkatu 2, Helsinki, 00130, FI
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Getting There
Walking
From the Market Square (Kauppatori), walk south along Unioninkatu, then turn left onto Tähtitorninkatu. Continue walking east; the sculpture will be on your left in the Tähtitorninmäki park. The walk is approximately 10-15 minutes. No costs are associated with walking.
Public Transport
Take Tram 2 towards 'Olympiastadion' or Bus 24 towards 'Seurasaari' and get off at the 'Eira' stop. From there, walk north on Tähtitorninkatu for approximately 7-10 minutes to reach the sculpture in Tähtitorninmäki park. A single AB zone ticket, valid for 80 minutes, costs €3.20.
Parking
If driving, navigate to Tähtitorninkatu 2, 00130 Helsinki. Limited street parking is available nearby, and there are also parking garages such as P-Tähtitorninvuori at Laivasillankatu 20. Parking at P-Tähtitorninvuori costs €5.60 per hour, with each additional 30 minutes costing €2.80, and a daily maximum of €36.
Local tips
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Visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon for the best lighting for photographs.
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Take a moment to sit on a nearby bench to reflect on the sculpture's meaning.
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Combine your visit with nearby attractions to make the most of your day in Helsinki.
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The Shipwrecked, originally named Haaksirikkoiset in Finnish, is a poignant bronze sculpture by Robert Stigell, erected in 1898. It is located in the Tähtitorninmäki park in Helsinki's Ullanlinna district. The sculpture portrays a family in the midst of a shipwreck, with the father holding a child and calling for help, while another child clings to the wreckage and the mother lies collapsed.
The sculpture is not based on any specific historical event, but rather explores the dynamics of the subject. It has become a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The location of the sculpture was chosen by Stigell himself, facing West. It is the first outdoor sculpture in Helsinki that wasn't made to commemorate a specific person or event. Leo Mechelin, during the unveiling in 1898, alluded to the difficult political climate and a brighter future for Finland.
The sculpture is part of the City of Helsinki's art collection and is managed by HAM (Helsinki Art Museum).
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