I've always had a thing for singleview cards of beautiful buildings. Maybe it's because my best friend is an architect, or maybe it's because I love beauty in all its forms. The truth is that this kcard is quite stunning.
It was sent from Estonia and shows the University of Tartu. It took me a while to identify the building, because there is hardly any written information on the back of the card. It is located in Tartu, the 2nd largest city in Estonia. Regarded by most Estonians as the country's "national university", it is the highest ranked university in Estonia. It was established by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in 1632.
In the photo you can see its main building, built in 1809 in the neoclassical style. It houses the oldest museum in the University - the Art Museum.
It looks quite amazing. I wouldn't mind attending a few classes here myself. I would be proud of it. Hey, maybe one day - who knows, right?
source: wikipedia
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I sure wouldn't min taking a few classes in this beaut of a building! What an amazing sky too... especially compared to the rainy grey one I see out my window:)
ReplyDeleteWhat an extraordinary building! Happy PFF day! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely architecture! Thanks for sharing and a happy PFF to you!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely building. Even if you don't attend any classes, maybe you could go buy yourself a U. of Tartu sweatshirt!
ReplyDeleteLovely architecture ... seems fitting for a museum at university.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it must be so much easier to learn in beautiful surroundings like that. It would bring peace to my mind, just to see it.
ReplyDeletethat is so interesting to see how the classical style was used somewhere during this time period - very similiar to a lot of what was going on in the US. Thanks so much for sharing! Happy PFF :)
ReplyDeletethat's a beautiful old building. The modern cars seem out of place.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you love this card. It is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteI actually happen to work in this beautiful building! And in fact we just celebrated 200 years of the Main Building of University of Tartu. If you would like to join a summer course here is the link http://www.isu.ut.ee/
ReplyDeleteSummers in Tartu are fabulous.