The Turku Main Library 2,900 m² old building is a Dutch late Renaissance style building, constructed in 1903, built and delivered by Turku commercial counsellor Fredric von Rettig and designed by Karl August Wrede. The designe was based on a Swedish House of Nobility in Stockholm. The first floor was a national library for the working class and the second was the city library for academics. These two libraries merged in 1912 to become Turku City Library.

You can sense the history of Turku when walking through this Monastery Avenue, the medieval street in the city. This beautiful photo is captured by @johannasilvennoinen.

Dark is the word to describe this period of the year. Fortunately there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks so much for all the city lights.
Let us all remember to wear reflectors.

Today is Father’s Day which is a day of celebration honoring fathers, fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society.
In Finland this day is the second Sunday in November. In the rest of the world it varies. Father’s Day is in Finland an official flag day since 1987.
We want to wish all fathers and their families a memorable Father’s Day.

Capturing Vähätori Square from a different angle. These bright coloured buildings light up even the greyest days!

November is often dark and sky is grey. So it is quite nice to see some colour in the buildings of the surroundings we live in. This migrationsinstitute on Eerikinkatu street is a good example and might well brighten up a cloudy day.

During these coming winter months the theater bridge gets light- and sound effects adapting to the repetoir of the City Theatre. Starting with themes from the play Hamlet which can be seen on stage this spring.

It is All Saints’ Day. Today we remember our loved ones who no longer are living with us. For their memory we light a candle.

River Aura + sunset =
This beautiful moment is captured by @akustisalonen. Hava a great weekend everyone!

Did you know that in this dark yellow building once operated the oldest lamp shop in Finland ”Turun Lamppu”.
Due to this piece of history the restaurant today on the same spot got the name ”Edison” after light bulb inventor Thomas Alva Edison. Weather in late fall is often greyish but such colourful buildings add some light to the streetcape.

Winter time or so called normal time started yesterday which means that darkness falls earlier.
Fortunately our city is lit beautifully.
Wishing everybody a nice Monday.

With a plethora of fish delicacies and other treats, Turku Baltic Herring Market will be held for the 40th time at the riverside until Sunday. So it is time for celebration. Do go and see what it has to offer this time.