For 12 nights straight, projections and lights colorfully illuminate famous landmarks of Germany’s capital in grand fashion until October 21.

The annual festival was created in 2005 by Berliner Birgit Zander. She stated:

“Light is life, light is energy, light is able to speak all languages of the world and light connects people”

Now her concept has evolved to include “LightSeeing” tours and over 20 illumination artists crafting glowing displays that transforms Berlin into a public art installation.

See more photos in the Festival of Lights – Berlin 2012 group.

Photos from Lens Daemmi, joergschickedanz, mr172, emen49, Lispeltuut, david.bank, *sputnik, saturn ♄, frau g, Matthias (Bolle), and Charlotta Brockeye.