The Top 9 Things To Do and See in Tartu

Tartu, the capital of students and wisdom, is the second biggest city in Estonia, attracting many tourists and travelers every year. Depending on your taste and preferences, there are plenty of wonderful things that you can see and do in Tartu, starting with a historic journey in the Old Town and finishing with wild parties in the best nightclubs.
AHHAA Science Centre
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AHHAA Science Centre is the biggest technology center in Estonia and the entire Baltic States. Its main purpose is to promote science and show people how it can be both interactive and useful in everyday life. There are hundreds of different exhibits in AHHAA Science Centre, including a huge planetarium and 4d Adventure Cinema. If you only have time to visit one place in Tartu, it should probably be this.
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The Old Town
Tartu is a very old city with a rich history, which you can learn by walking around the beautiful Tartu Old Town. It is definitely the most stunning part of Tartu to visit. Most of the attractions, including museums and restaurants, are located in the Old Town as well.

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Tartu University Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden, University
The Kissing Students fountain
The Kissing Students fountain is the most recognizable symbol in Tartu. It is a must for lovers who are in the city, to visit the statue of two kissing students under the umbrella as it is considered to be a sign of everlasting love! Most newlyweds also come to kiss under the fountain so you can expect to see traditional Estonian weddings as well!
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Tartu Toy Museum
Museum

Luke Manor and Manor Park
Luke Manor and Manor Park is a little outside of Tartu, but it is definitely worth a visit for people who are interested in old manor houses with huge parks and ponds. This Neo-Baroque and Heimat manor house dates back to 1557 and it has been through a lot since then. Sadly, the main house was destroyed in 1941. The best time to visit this place is during the summer when the weather in Estonia is hot and sunny.
Traditional Estonian food
Estonians pay a lot of attention to the food they eat so the quality of restaurants in Tartu is very high. There are a lot of wonderful restaurants where you can try traditional Estonian food and understand a little more about the cuisine and culture.
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Estonian National Museum
Museum
Churches
There are a lot of wonderful churches built all over Tartu. Some of the most popular are St Paul’s Church, Roman Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Tartu St Peter’s Church. You can learn all about Estonian architecture just by carefully studying the magnificent churches, which are still open for masses and other events.
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