Moomin statue - Tampere, Finland
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N 61° 29.785 E 023° 46.846
34V E 648015 N 6821240
The Moomin was cast in bronze on the initiative and idea of architect Raili Pietilä in 2004, (statue was revealed in 25.8.2005).
Waymark Code: WM14Q4W
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 08/09/2021
Views: 22
Statue was first placed in front of the main library because it housed the Moomin Museum at the time. The work was unveiled on August 25, 2005.
Due to the renovation of the library, Moomin Troll was moved to the warehouse in autumn 2015, but it was given a new location in spring 2017 when it was erected in Sorsapuisto in connection with Tampere Talo and the new Moomin Museum.
The model and mold was a figurative character made by Tuulikki Pietilä for styrofoam in the 1980s.
The casting was carried out by the artist Matti Kalkamo.
Materials used: Prons and pedestal natural stone from the Vuores area.
Height approx. 50 cm.
Visit Instructions:
1. Include one picture of the Moomin waymark location and tell about your visit at site.
Also note any changes that may have occurred since the original waymark was created, including physical condition of moomins, accessibility etc..
1. Ota vähintään yksi kuva muumista ja kerro vierailustasi.
Huomioi mahdolliset muutokset, joita on voinut sattua waymarkin tekemisen jälkeen, esim. Muumi kohteen kunnon, saavutettavuuden suhteen.