Kissing Students

Kissing Students is a bronze sculpture in Town Hall Square depicting two young people sharing an umbrella with water flowing around their feet. Tiles in a circular pattern around the fountain display the names and distances of sister cities positioned according to their geographical direction from the square.

This location became a gathering point in the 1940s at the heart of the city. The current bronze sculpture was created by a local artist in the late 1990s and has remained a central landmark on the square since its installation.

The sculpture speaks to student life in this university city, where young people have gathered for social moments across generations. Visitors notice how the monument serves as a natural meeting spot where couples and groups pose together.

The square sits in the center of town and is easily reached on foot when exploring the downtown area. Visit early in the morning for clearer photos and to avoid crowds, or come during quieter times in late afternoon.

Visitors regularly recreate the couple's pose for photographs, turning the sculpture into the city's most photographed monument. This unplanned tradition has made it a must-visit spot where nearly every guest attempts to capture their own version of the moment.

Location: Tartu City

Inception: 1998

Creator: Mati Karmin

GPS coordinates: 58.38021,26.72296

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41