Aleksis Kivi Memorial, Helsinki

Name: Aleksis Kivi Memorial
Address: Rautatientori, Vilhonkatu, Helsinki, Finland

#254 among attractions in Helsinki

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The Aleksis Kivi Memorial is a statue dedicated to the Finnish author Aleksis Kivi, designed and sculpted by Wäinö Aaltonen. ()

Local name: Aleksis Kiven muistopatsas Completed: 1938 (86 years ago)Coordinates: 60°10'18"N, 24°56'38"E

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Rautatientori, VilhonkatuEteläinen (Vironniemi)Helsinki Finland

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Aleksis Kivi Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kiasma, Ateneum, Forum Shopping Centre, Stockmann.

~1190 ftW
Contemporary art museum and theater
Kiasma, Helsinki
6 min walk • Kiasma is a beacon of contemporary art nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. This dynamic museum, with its striking architecture, stands as a testament to modern creativity and design. Opened to the public in 1998, Kiasma is part of the Finnish National Gallery...
~510 ftS
Museum of Finnish and international art
Ateneum, Helsinki
3 min walk • Ateneum, located in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, is a cultural landmark and one of the most significant art museums in the country. Housed in a grand neoclassical building that dates back to 1887, the Ateneum is part of the Finnish National Gallery and serves as a...
~1380 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Forum Shopping Centre, Helsinki
7 min walk • The Forum Shopping Centre stands as a modern retail haven in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. This bustling shopping complex offers a diverse range of stores and services, catering to both locals and tourists alike. With its strategic location along Mannerheimintie, one...
~1340 ftS
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Stockmann, Helsinki
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Stockmann is the grand dame of Finnish department stores, a beacon of retail in the nation's bustling capital. Since its establishment in 1862, it has stood as a symbol of quality and service, offering locals and tourists alike a...
~740 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kauppakeskus Citycenter, Helsinki
4 min walk • Nestled in the bustling core of Helsinki, Finland, Kauppakeskus Citycenter stands as a modern beacon of commerce and convenience. This shopping centre, strategically situated at the junction of the city's main streets, offers a diverse shopping experience for both...
~1150 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kluuvi, Helsinki
6 min walk • Kluuvi is a bustling shopping center located in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, serving as a contemporary beacon for both local and international shoppers. This modern retail hub, nestled in the city's vibrant commercial district, offers a diverse array of stores that...
~190 ftS
Square
Helsinki Railway Square, Helsinki
1 min walk • Helsinki Railway Square is an open square immediately to the east of the Helsinki Central railway station in central Helsinki in Finland. The square serves as Helsinki's secondary bus station along with the main Kamppi Center bus station.
~510 ftN
Park
Kaisaniemi Park, Helsinki
3 min walk • Kaisaniemi park is a popular park, in the center of Helsinki, in the region of Kluuvi. The Kaisaniemi Park was named after Catharina "Cajsa" Wahllund. Part of the park was given to the University of Helsinki in 1829, for gardening. The oldest greenhouse was opened in 1889.
~1220 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Three Smiths Statue, Helsinki
6 min walk • The Three Smiths Statue is a sculpture by Felix Nylund, situated in Helsinki, Finland, in Three Smiths Square at the intersection of Aleksanterinkatu and Mannerheimintie. This realistic statue, unveiled in 1932, depicts three naked smiths hammering on an anvil.
~1380 ftW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim, Helsinki
7 min walk • A bronze equestrian statue of Gustaf Mannerheim, the Marshal of Finland, stands in centre of Helsinki, Finland. It was made by Aimo Tukiainen and erected in 1960. The bronze statue is 5.4 m tall. It is raised on a granite podium, 6.3 m tall, 6.3 m long and 2.72 m wide.
~1270 ftW
Complex of 3 art museums
Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki
7 min walk • Finnish National Gallery is the largest art museum institution of Finland. It consists of the Ateneum, an art museum; Kiasma, a contemporary art museum; and the Sinebrychoff Art Museum, a historic house and art museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aleksis Kivi Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Helsinki Railway Square, Helsinki (1 min walk), Finnish National Theatre, Helsinki (2 min walk), Casino Helsinki, Helsinki (2 min walk), Kaisaniemi Park, Helsinki (3 min walk).

How to get to Aleksis Kivi Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aleksis Kivi Memorial:

Bus

Railway Square • Lines: 16, 23, 55, 61, 611, 611B, 614, 615, 61N, 61T, 633N, 64, 65, 66, 67, 67N, 71, 717, 717A, 717N, 718, 724, 724N, 731, 731N, 739, 73N, 74N, 75, 77, 77N, 78, 79N, 85N, 86N, 87N, 90A, 90N, 92N, 94N, 95N, 96N, 97N (1 min walk)
Rautatientori, laituri 12 • Lines: 614, 633N (1 min walk)

Tram

Mikonkatu • Lines: 5, 7 (3 min walk)
Kaisaniemenkatu • Lines: 3, 6, 6T, 9 (4 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (3 min walk)

Metro

Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (5 min walk)
University of Helsinki • Lines: M1, M2 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (13 min walk)
Hakaniemi • Lines: Itäinen saaristoreitti (15 min walk)