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The Immigrant Monument in Vadsø

Town walk in VadsøStop 5 of 6

The Immigrant Monument

Unveiled by King Olav in 1977

Year
1977
Location
Vadsø town centre
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The monument was unveiled by King Olav in 1977. King Carl Gustaf of Sweden and President Urho Kekkonen of Finland were also present.

The memorial made the Kven people visible as a distinct group, and recognised their importance in history.

The Immigrant Monument seen from below
The monument with the Varangerfjord behind it
Detail of the Immigrant Monument (Innvandrermonumentet)