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Parikkala Sculpture Park by Veijo R\u00f6nkk\u00f6nen<\/h1>
Eastern Finland, Whenever, Art garden, ITE environment, Public sculpture group<\/div><\/div>
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Veijo Rönkkönen<\/em>’s life’s work, the Parikkala sculpture park is the best-known ITE environment overseas. It is a unique art garden in which visitors can enjoy an exceptional atmosphere. The park has more than 500 sculptures made of concrete and hundreds of plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The maintenance of the site is funded by entrance fees. Donations to the sculpture park can be made through the Maailmanpylväs Association (instructions on the park’s website).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the artist’s bio <\/a>on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Images: Veli Granö<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ADRESS <\/strong>Kuutostie 611, 59130 Koitsanlahti, Parikkala
OPEN <\/strong>24\/7
ENTRANCE FEE<\/strong> Adult 7 €, child 3 €, family 15 € (two adults and children under 15 years), groups of more than 20 people 120 €. Payments in cash, bank card or mobilepay. Check the up-to-date prices and payment methods on the website. The statue park is maintained by entrance fee revenues, so please be kind and take care of your share.
MORE INFORMATION<\/strong> Home page www.patsaspuisto.net<\/a>. The sculpture park in Facebook<\/a> and in Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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