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  • Leif B
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    A symbol of Kuopio

    The Velj'mies statue is a symbol of Kuopio and it is located at one end of the market hall. The bronze sculpture is made by sculptor Heikki Konttinen 1959. A playful statue of a boy with a fish in a f...

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    Reviewed on Sep 4, 2021
  • Mikael F
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    The most famous statue in Kuopio

    This statue by sculptor Heikki Konttinen was erected in 1959 in front of the Kuopio Market Hall. The statue is surrounded by a fountain that fits well with its fishing theme. Even before its compl...

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    Reviewed on Jul 22, 2021
  • Tomi_Wickman
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    Fountain and statue

    The statue is in the middle of a nice and refreshing fountain by the markate square and market hall. Nice sculpture to see

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    Reviewed on Jun 30, 2021
  • JariJK
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    Younger brother is fishing

    Veljmies (literally Brother Man) is the most famous statue in Kuopio and the symbol of the town. It is situated at the marketplace, more precisely at the end of the market hall. The statue was erected...

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    Reviewed on Jan 5, 2020
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