Colors of Autumn - Aura River, Turku, Finland (1 Photo)

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Aura River and the Colors of Autumn

Aura River on a sunny autumn day. In the photo above, you can spot the tower of Turku Cathedral. The bridge is called Tuomiokirkkosilta, Cathedral Bridge.

Someone has carved J❤️M on the bench.

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