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It is 186 kilometres (116 miles) southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of Riga, Latvia. Tartu lies on the Emajõgi river, which connects the two largest lakes in Estonia, Lake Võrtsjärv and Lake Peipus.
Apr 24, 2024 · Tartu is very compact, with most sights, restaurants and nightlife nestled across a couple of parallel streets. Being the second largest town in Estonia and a hot bed for creative and scientific culture, there is always something on from theatre performances to concerts and festivals.
Jun 10, 2024 · Estonia’s second city is coming into its own as more than 1,000 arts and culture projects take over as part of its European Capital of Culture 2024 programme — here’s how to plan a visit ...
Mar 31, 2024 · Tartu, together with Southern Estonia, is the European Capital of Culture for 2024. With its versatility and vibrant atmosphere, Tartu captivates everyone – whether you’re a passionate culture enthusiast, an adventurous sports fan, or a digital nomad.
Dec 24, 2023 · 10 Best Things to Do in Tartu, Estonia. David Johnston. December 24, 2023. Although most visitors to Estonia keep to the capital, Tallinn, it’s not the only city worth exploring. The nation’s second city, Tartu, is a lively university city, home to its own compelling history.
Tartu is known as Estonia’s education and research hub. A well-functioning education system, successful high schools and vocational education, renowned and respected universities led by the University of Tartu, a compact business environment, and various support structures—all these create a favourable foundation for the rapid and smart development of entrepreneurship.
May 30, 2024 · Best places to visit in Tartu, Estonia. Are you ready to explore all of Tartu’s top attractions? From the historical Tartu Cathedral Ruins to the peaceful banks of the Emajõgi River, there’s an abundance of exciting things to do in Tartu.
Sep 27, 2024 · Get to know the "heart and soul" of Estonia. National Geographic Traveller called Tartu one of the 30 most exciting destinations to visit in 2024. The year was packed with events showcasing the historical and cultural heritage of the second-biggest city in Estonia and the rest of South Estonia.
Tartu is a Hanseatic city and a university town. It is the oldest city in Estonia, dating back to 1030. Its ancient name of 'Tarbatu' was shortened to 'Tartu' in Estonian and to 'Dorpat' in German.
Tartu offers something for everyone – whether you are interested in culture or nature, on an adventure trip or a family holiday. You can find the museums, adventure parks, sports and water centres, shopping centres as well as historic buildings, nature reserves and much more on the website.
