Tartu town hall square

I just imagine that I am in Estonia.
Though there is no snow either.

The central Tartu Town Hall Square is surrounded by buildings built in the classical style. Since 1998 the square is decorated by the “Kissing Students” fountain. Throughout centuries the centre of town activity has been Town Hall Square, the history of which goes back to ancient times. At that time the market place was the square lying between the fortress on Toome Hill and the harbour on the banks of the Emajõgi River. This tradition persisted for centuries. During the midieval period the Town Hall was built here. The present building is the third one in the same place.

Compared with the long history of Tartu, the buildings are relatively young: it is rare to find buildings originating from earlier than the last quarter of the 18th century. This is due to the many wars and fires which have passed over the town. During the Great Fire of 1775, nearly the entire town centre burned to the ground. Just after that fire the town began to take on the appearance that it displays today, and the Town Hall building originates from that time. (Source Visit Tartu)

And this is the place where they put up the Christmas tree.


What is going on there now, you can check out in here.


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