Kuokkala Bridge over the lake Jyväsjärvi in Jyvaskyla (Finland)

If the path be stopped by rivers,
Make a bridge of silken fabric,
Weaving webs of scarlet color,
Drive the deer-herd gently over,
Lead them gently o'er the waters,
 O'er the rivers of thy forests,
O'er the streams of thy dominions.

From the Kalevala,

finish epic poem

Ylistö Footbridge over Jyvasjarvi Lake in Jyvaskyla (Finland)

Näkki is a shapeshifting water spirit who usually appears in human form, that resides in murky pools, wells, docks, piers and under bridges that cross rivers. He is principally known for pulling young children into the depths, if they lean over bridge railings, docks or otherwise look into water surfaces to see their own reflection and touch the water. According to Nordic mythology, during Midsummers night, Näkki rises from the water to dance in the middle of the celebrating people. It is also said that although Näkki is very beautiful from the front, his backside is hairy and extremely ugly.

Finnish legend

Kuokkala Bridge over the lake Jyväsjärvi in Jyvaskyla (Finland)

"If we understood the world, we would realize that there is a logic of harmony underlying its manifold apparent dissonances."

Jean Sibelius

Kuokkala Bridge over the lake Jyväsjärvi in Jyvaskyla (Finland)

The ultimate goal of the architect...is to create a paradise. Every house, every product of architecture... should be a fruit of our endeavour to build an earthly paradise for people.

Architect Alvar Aalto

born in Jyvaskyla