Public Lecture: "Alvar Aalto and the 'Florence of the North'"

Name: Public Lecture: "Alvar Aalto and the 'Florence of the North'"
Start: 2026-09-08T18:30:00+03:00
End: 2026-09-08T20:00:00+03:00
Location: Säynätsalon kunnantalo, valtuustosali, ylin kerros.

took place · 8 Sep 2026

Säynätsalon kunnantalo, valtuustosali, ylin kerros., Jyväskylä

🇬🇧 English lecture date culture

Similar events still on

Description was written before the event

Italian architectural historian Luca Placci delivers a series of three public lectures on 7-8 February 2026 exploring Italian influences and contacts in the work of Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto, as well as Aalto's architecture as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can attend one or more lectures of your choice.

The lectures take place in Jyväskylä, Muurame and Säynätsalo as part of the Alvar Aalto Society's 60th anniversary programme, Jyväskylä Summer University and the University of Jyväskylä. Partners include the Alvar Aalto Foundation, Tavolo Bianco/Säynätsalo Municipal Building, Muurame Parish and Muurame Municipality.

This lecture is held at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Säynätsalo Municipal Building.

About the venue: Säynätsalon kunnantalo, valtuustosali, ylin kerros.

Säynätsalo Town Hall was designed by Alvar Aalto and completed in 1952 - one of the most celebrated works of 20th-century architecture. The council chamber on the top floor retains its original character, with a striking timber roof structure. The space hosts concerts, lectures and cultural events.

Säynätsalon kunnantalo, valtuustosali, ylin kerros., Jyväskylä Get directions

Public Lecture: "Alvar Aalto and the 'Florence of the North'"

Lectures · Jyväskylä 26 in the next 30 days →