Tartu is the second largest city in
Estonia, located some 150 km to the north-west from
Pskov, 110 km north-west of Russia border. The capital city
Tallinn is in 220 km to the north-west. The population of the the large city was estimated at 101,100 people according to the 2012 census Many people visit Tartu to experience its bridges and theatres.
The nearest airport Tartu (IATA: TAY) is about 20 km away.
Best things to see in Tartu
Raudsild (iron bridge) was a footbridge across Emajõgi in Tartu, Estonia. The bridge was opened in 3. June 1993 and taken apart in 2007 to replace by a 3-lane traffic bridge (Vabaduse bridge, to be opened in late 2008). The bridge will eventually be moved upward and re-assembled for pedestrian traffic.
Vanemuine, a literal translation from Estonian: Eldermost is a theatre in Tartu, Estonia. It is the first Estonian language theatre, founded as the Vanemuine Society (Vanemuise Selts) on June 24, 1865 following the idea of Johann Voldemar Jannsen. In 1869 Vanemuine Society organised the first song festival in Estonia. On June 24, 1870, the fifth anniversary of the society, a play called " The cousin from Saaremaa" (" Saaremaa Onupoeg" ) by Lydia Koidula was performed, marking the beginning of the E…
Science Centre AHHAA is the biggest science centre in Estonia and the Baltic states, located in Tartu. The main purposes of AHHAA are establishing positive attitude towards science and technology, propagating scientific approach and exciting interest in the general public.
The Gunpowder Cellar (Estonian: Püssirohukelder) is a beer restaurant in Tartu, Estonia opened in 2000. The name is derived from the restaurant's location: it is situated in a 18th century gunpowder cellar constructed in 1768–1778 on order of Catherine II of Russia on site of an earlier fort, making use of the natural valley and pre-existing very thick brick walls for added safety.
Aura Keskus is a tourist attraction, one of the Water parks in Tartu, Estonia. It is located: 670 km from Riga, 680 km from Helsinki, 810 km from Saint Petersburg.
Tartu Cathedral (Estonian: Tartu toomkirik), earlier also known as Dorpat Cathedral (German: Dorpater Domkirche) is one of the landmarks of the Estonian city of Tartu (Dorpat). The building is now an imposing ruin overlooking the lower town. In the small part of it that has been renovated is now located the museum of the University of Tartu, which the university also uses for major receptions.
The Estonian Literary Museum (ELM, Estonian: Eesti Kirjandusmuuseum), is a national research institute of the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Estonia. Its mission is to improve the cultural heritage of Estonia, to collect, preserve, research and publish the results.
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