Tartu (formerly Dorpat and Yuriev) is the second largest city in Estonia. It is called the museum, Hanseatic and the oldest city in the Baltic countries (the first mention refers to 1030). Tartu is considered the intellectual capital of Estonia, and not without reason. In 1632, the University of Tartu was founded here, one of the oldest in Northern Europe.
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How to get there
By bus
Daily bus trips connect Tartu and Tallinn (80-120 CZK, on the way 2, 5-3, 5 hours). Departure every 15-30 minutes from 6 am to midnight
Also every day buses go to Haapsalu (110-180 CZK, 4, 5 hours, please specify the schedule in advance, as only one bus runs a day ), Kuresaare (200-250 CZK, 6-7 hours, two buses), Narva (85-110 CZK, 3-3, 5 hours), Parnu (85-115 CZK, 203 hours), Riga (the morning flight to 4 hours, 120 EEK), St. Petersburg (240-280 EEK, 8 hours), Valgu (55-65 EEK, 1, 5-2, 5 hours), Viljandi (50-60 EEK, 1, 5-2 hours) and Võru (45-55 kroons, in puys 1 hour). International flights are performed by Eurolines. Tickets can be bought at the office at the bus station (address: Soola tänav 2)
By train
Tartu railway station is 750 m west of Toomemägi (address: Vaksali tänav 6), tickets are sold on trains. Each day, 4 departures are sent to Tallinn (80 CZK, 2, 5 hours), one to Elva (12 CZK, 50 minutes), which then follows Valga (35 CZK, 2 hours).
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Transportation
It is convenient to walk around the city, besides buses run, you can rent a bicycle. The central bus stop is located in front of the Kaubamaja shop, at Riia maantee
Bicycles can be rented at the Jalgratas office (Laulupeo 19, from 120 CZK per day), which is located in the hostel Tähtvere. The car can help you get information from Tartu, you can check out City Car (Jõe 9a) and Sixt (Ülikooli 8), which are within walking distance of Barclay, although they are not considered to be the cheapest rent-a-car in the city. Tartu
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Tartu Information Office
Address: Raekoja plats
Phone: + 372 744 21 11, fax: +372 744 21 11
Book popular hotels in Tartu at the best prices
| Hotel London from 5 100 rub Tartu Rüütli 9 | ||
| Art Hotel Pallas from 3 446 rubles Tartu Riia 4 | Dorpat Conference Hotel from 4 618 rubles Tartu Soola 6 | Barclay Hotel from 3 722 rubles Tartu Ülikooli 8 |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Tartu
Tartu Old Town is full of cozy cafes, authentic shops and a variety of attractions . The central place among the latter is the Town Hall Square in the style of early classicism and the Town Hall located there (1767) . For centuries, this place was the center of the city, the main shopping area connecting the ancient settlement on Toome hill and river port . In the Middle Ages there appeared the Town Hall building, which until now has not survived . Modern Town Hall - already the third on this place .In addition to the architectural ensemble, the area attracts attention with an abundance of entertainment: it is here that festive events are held, tourists are resting, local visits are arranged .
The second most popular place in the city is the Toomemyagi hill (in Toome park ) and the ruins of the Dome Cathedral of Peter and Paul (13-15th century) . The majestic Gothic cathedral is crowned by an ancient settlement - the place of the foundation of Tartu . It is believed that this temple was the largest in the entire Baltic, but during the Reformation and the Livonian War 16 century he was comprehended sad fate - it was badly damaged . Altar part was later rebuilt under the university library, later - opened Museum of History . Right now in the park today they like to have picnics, stroll with children and just enjoy nice days .
The Church of St. John (Jaan) of the 14th century is another medieval monument of Tartu architecture, considered to be the most valuable among the rich heritage of Estonia. Not least thanks to the amazing elegant design of the temple: outside and inside the church is decorated with numerous decorative details of terracotta - baked clay. Initially, there were more than 1,000 such elements, and much less remained to ours.
The building of the University of Tartu is an important architectural dominant around which the city was built. It dates back to 1630, when the first gymnasium was opened in Tartu (then - Dorpat), which soon became a university. Finally, various cognitive museums of the city, the building of the Old Anatomicum (1803-1805) and the observatory attract attention.
Aura Keskus Aqua Park
It will be a simple crime to visit Tartu with children and not to visit the cheerful water park Aura Keskus. After all, in addition to a huge 50-meter pool, there is a "paddling pool" for toddlers, two curved slides, water curtains, caves with dazhkuzi, waterfall, pearl baths, Turkish, aromatic and steam baths. And in the cafe of the water park you can have a snack with hot dishes and your favorite ice cream.
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Tartu Museums
There are already 20 museums in Tartu. The most noteworthy are the following:
Tartu Town Museum of the 19th Century (Jaani tn 16, Tartu, Tartu maakond 51007, tel .: +3727361545) is located in a wooden house built in 1740. Here you can see the furnishings of the 1830's burgher house years. Working hours: Wed-Sun 10: 00-15: 00. Entrance ~ 3 EUR.
Art Museum of Tartu University (Ülikooli tn 18, Tartu, Tartu maakond 50090, tel .: +3727375384) - the oldest museum in Estonia, founded in 1803. In the collection: interior of the 19th century, antique ceramics and plaster casts. And in the workshops of the museum, you can take pictures of vases or make gypsum sculptures. Working hours: Mon-Fri 11: 00-17: 00. Entrance ~ 3 EUR.
The museum of KGB cameras (Riia tn 15B, Tartu, Tartu maakond 51010, tel .: +372 476 1914) is located on Mount Riamägi in the "gray house" where in 1940-50s there was a center NKVD / KGB. The cells of the arrested, photographs and objects brought from exile in Siberia, as well as materials on "forest brothers" and the history of resistance organizations. Working hours: Tues-Sat 11: 00-16: 00. Entrance ~ 2 EUR
Oscar Luts House Museum (Riia tn 38, Tartu, Tartu maakond 50405, ph .: +372 746 1030), author of favorite works of many generations of readers, built in the style of functionalism. Here, the ascetic cabinet of the writer and the reception room have been preserved. Working hours: Wed-Sat 11: 00-17: 00. Input ~ 2 EUR.
Tartu Toy Museum (Lutsu tn 8, Tartu, Tartu maakond 51006, tel .: +372 746 1777) is located in the historical part of the city. The exposition presents traditional toys, souvenir dolls of the peoples of the world and toys of Finno-Ugric peoples. There is a playroom and a workshop, where various activities for children are organized. Working hours: Wed-Sun 11: 00-18: 00. Entrance ~ 3 EUR, children ~ 1 EUR.
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