Kissing Students, Bronze sculpture fountain in Town Hall Square, Estonia
The Kissing Students sculpture features two young people standing under a shared umbrella, with water flowing around their feet in a circular basin.
The fountain location has been a gathering point since 1948, while the current bronze sculpture was installed by artist Mati Karmin in 1998.
The sculpture represents the student community of Tartu, which hosts Estonia's oldest university and maintains a strong academic presence in the city.
Tiles surrounding the fountain display the names and distances of Tartu's sister cities, arranged in their geographical direction from the square.
Local couples regularly visit this spot to recreate the pose of the students, making it the most photographed monument in Tartu.
Location: Tartu City
Inception: 1998
Creator: Mati Karmin
GPS coordinates: 58.38021,26.72296
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:56
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