Šiauliai Iron Fox
Šiaulių apskritis
The Šiauliai Iron Fox is a monumental metal sculpture located on the southwestern shore of Lake Talkša in Šiauliai, Lithuania. Created in 2009 by artist Vilius Puronas, the sculpture measures 15 meters in length, 6.6 meters in height, and 4.15 meters in width, weighing approximately 7 tons. Crafted from galvanized sheet metal, it features a steel heart containing a copper plate inscribed with wishes for future generations and facts from the present era. The Iron Fox symbolizes cunning and was conceived to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the mention of Lithuania's name, serving as a cultural emblem for Šiauliai akin to the Iron Wolf legend of Vilnius. The sculpture was secretly manufactured by a local company that also funded its production and transport, which occurred at night to avoid traffic disruption. In 2020, the artist officially transferred ownership to the Šiauliai municipality, which committed to maintaining the sculpture and its surroundings. Situated by Lake Talkša, the Iron Fox has become a prominent tourist attraction and an iconic symbol of the city, blending contemporary art with national heritage.
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Astuce: Visit the Šiauliai Iron Fox during daylight hours to fully appreciate its scale and lakeside setting. The sculpture is accessible year-round, and no entrance fee is required. For group visits or educational tours, contacting the local tourist information center in advance is recommended. While there are no ticket requirements, checking the official Šiauliai tourism website for any special events or maintenance closures can enhance your visit.
Faits intéressants
- •The Šiauliai Iron Fox is the largest animal sculpture in Lithuania according to the Lithuanian Book of Records.
- •The sculpture contains a steel heart with a copper plate inscribed with wishes for future generations and contemporary facts.
- •It was created as a gift to Šiauliai city to commemorate the millennium of Lithuania's name.
- •The sculpture was transported at night to avoid disrupting traffic.
- •The Iron Fox symbolizes cunning, intended as a cultural emblem for Šiauliai similar to the Iron Wolf legend of Vilnius.
Histoire
The Šiauliai Iron Fox was created in 2009 by sculptor Vilius Puronas to mark the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania's name.
The idea was to create a monumental symbol for Šiauliai, paralleling the famous Iron Wolf legend of Vilnius, with the fox representing cunning.
The sculpture was secretly fabricated by a local company that also financed its creation and transport to the lakeside site, where it was installed in December 2009.
In 2020, the artist transferred ownership to the Šiauliai municipality, which took responsibility for its upkeep and public presentation.
Guide du lieu
The Iron Fox Sculpture2009
A massive galvanized sheet metal sculpture of a fox measuring 15 meters long and 6.6 meters high. It features a steel heart with a copper capsule inside containing inscriptions for future generations.
Contact
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