The Memorial for Seafarers has stood on the southern coast of Helsinki since 1968 to commemorate the lives lost at sea. On top of the monument a continuous flame burns.
In the background is the Mikael Agircola Church, named after the ‘father of literary Finnish’, and designed by Lars Sonck who also designed the impressive Kallio Church.
Taken from the ferry to Pihlajasaari.
You can find almost 500 outdoor sculptures, pieces of environmental art and historical monuments in Helsinki and they are accessible to everyone. See more and search through the database at HAMhelsinki.fi.
Our Shadows Will Remain 
I did notice this when I was in Helsinki. Many many sculptures everywhere it seemed.
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There are many and each with its own story. Did any stand out for you?
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Each had its own special qualities I think. I remember Amanda at Havn most of all as it seems to be a Scandinavian theme. There is Amanda at Kerteminde in Denmark as well so I wondered about Helsinki’s Amanda and her story. Do you have a favourite?
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Havis Amanda in market square has an interesting story and is a very important statue for locals. For me bad bad boy is very unique, it has been moved to a new location now but I always take people there.
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Where is bad bad boy? I am not sure I saw that one?
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