Tartu Town Hall

This pink neoclassical building presides over the central square of Tartu, Estonia's second city and university town. Completed in the late eighteenth century, its balanced facade, clock and tower have become the emblem of the town. In front stands the popular Kissing Students fountain, a modern sculpture of a couple under an umbrella that draws students and visitors alike. The town hall continues to serve the municipal government, and the square around it fills with cafes, markets and events through the academic year.