Statue of Alexander II, Helsinki (Helsinki)

Finland / Uusimaa / Helsinki / Senaatintori
 statue, monument, interesting place
The statue of Emperor Alexander II is located in the center of the square. The statue, erected in 1894, has built to commemorate his re-establishing the Diet of Finland in 1863, and initiating several reforms increasing Finland's autonomy from Russia. The statue comprises Alexander on a pedestal surrounded by figures representing the law, culture and the peasants.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_II_of_Russia
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helsinki_Senate_Square#Statue_of_Alexander_II
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Coordinates:   60°10'10"N   24°57'8"E
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