It is worth the journey away from the city centre to see this museum. Its permanent exhibition “country, people and culture” is, as the name suggests, a comprehensive insight into the Estonia of today and yesteryear, the daily life of Estonians and t..

This square has a certain charm; on taking a seat at one of its numerous terraces, visitors will note the student atmosphere which prevails in Tartu, and (at noon and six in the evening) the town hall’s bells ring out. Note also the museum of art at ..

The perfect place in which to unleash one’s inner child. A profusion of toys on display, including fine antique dolls. There are also toys to actually play with, in a room set aside for the purpose. A good spot to spend a pleasant hour or two; while ..

This grey building evokes some dark chapters in history. Victims of the repression orchestrated by the KGB – and the Nazis – were held here in these cells (unchanged from those black days), prior to deportation or execution. The grim reality presente..

Dominating the town, Cathedral Hill is a haven of peace. Bearing witness to the ravages of history, the fine brick ruins of the cathedral stand in the middle of a park, the ideal spot for a romantic stroll. A restored section of the building now hous..

The seat of the university is a neo-Classical building with colonnades and a pediment dating from 1809, and houses a sculpture museum (copies of antique arts). But don't miss the Aula : the large, sumptuously decorated assembly hall. In the attic, a..

Built in the 14C, this Gothic, brick church was very damaged in 1944, but has retained a number of the 2 000 terracotta figurines for which it is famous. These sculptures are thought to have been based on Tartu's citizens. The original sculptures are..