Tartu: Attractions and more...
Over one thousand terracotta figures from the Medieval Age are housed in St. John’s Church, which sets it apart from the other churches. The city museum is housed in a Baroque-styled mansion called Catherine’s House.
Raekoja Plats (the Town Hall Square) has been the hub of the town’s activities since centuries. From the site of the market place years ago, it is now bustling with shops, restaurants and cafes. The statue of ‘Kissing Students’ in its fountain reflects Tartu’s status as a student town.
The Toy Museum traces the development of toys from the yesteryears to the present. It has a wide collection of dolls, toy trains and cars, board games, etc.
Vanemuine theatre is the venue for musical and theatrical performances. The Small Building of the theatre is unique in its Art Nouveau style of construction. The University of Tartu, which is Estonia’s oldest university, and the university’s Botanical Garden are Tartu’s other attractions.
