Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing

It is probable that the building of the Tartu town wall started in the 13th century. It was used until the Great Nordic War in the 18th century after which its main purpose was to provide the town with building material. Luckily the wall is still observ...

Toy Museum and Playroom are located in the heart of Tartu's old town.   Open Wed-Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Play room open Wed- Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays.

The opening ceremony of the main building took place in 1809. One of the most interesting places in the university is the lock-up in the attic: if a student was sent there he most likely marked his spending time there with a drawing, verse or monogram o...