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Piirissaare Old Believers Museum

Tartu vald, Tartu maakond, 62602

Discover the charm of the Piirissaare Old Believers Museum! The Old Believers Museum is located in a historic building that once belonged to Kirill Smirnov, the clergyman of the Saare village parish. You can see a traditional Old Believer home in the museum and learn about Old Believer culture through artifacts, prayer books, and icons. The museum also organizes exhibitions that provide an overview of the history of Piirissaare. You can drink samovar tea at the museum and try Old Believer treats, including fish soup and Old Believer pie made from fish caught in Lake Peipsi.

Amenities

  • WiFi
  • Free parking

Open times

1. apr - 30. okt

09:00 - 19:00

Contact

  • +372 517 9360
  • muuseum@piirissaaremuuseum.ee

Links

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  • Guided tours

Heino Lubja Museum of Scales

A museum unique in Estonia is located on the main street of Mustvee, founded by Heino Lubi who worked as a scales maker for more than 30 years. The collection includes over 120 various scales, about 50 steelyards, a great number of metal and ceramic weights and other things related to scales.In addition to scales made in Estonia, Heino Lubi's collection also features scales made in the Soviet Union and Poland. The museum also displays several contemporary scales which help to understand the history of scales.Guided tours must be pre-booked!

  • Ruins

12th Century Ruins of the Otepää Bishop’s Castle

Here You can see the ruins of the first known brick building in Estonia on top of the Otepää Hill Fort. Herman I, who became the Bishop of Tartu in autumn 1224, established the first stronghold of its diocese here. A settlement, which was mainly populated by craftsmen and merchants, appeared around the bishop’s castle in the 13th century.Interesting facts: * the oldest traces of a settlement on the Fort date back to approximately the change of the system of chronology; in the 11th century, Otepää was the most important stronghold of the ancient Ugandi County; * a metal map of the Estonian strongholds was installed on the Fort Hill in 1937.

Weeds for food workshop

In the weed food workshop, we will:- talk about which weeds to eat and which ones to leave in the forest;- study what is good about weeds and how to make the best use of it for our health;- prepare several weed dishes: for example, bread chips with dandelion pesto, mild nettle soup with smoked quail, weed pie with spring salads, and various healthy green smoothies.You can also try out exciting herbal teas and weed chips.Each participant will learn new weed recipes and experience real culinary delights!The workshop will take place at the request of the client in Tartu or Southern Estonia.

  • Smoke saunas

Hämsaare Holiday Home saunas

At Hämsaare Holiday Home in Võru County you can try both an old Estonian-era smoke sauna as well as a modern Finnish sauna. The latter is situated in a sauna building which is a great place to relax and spend time with family, friends or colleagues. Both saunas are next to a pond.Lighting the smoke sauna - €120Finnish sauna for 1.5 hours for up to 4 people - €20Did you know...?*You can recharge your batteries at the nearby Hämsa Tavern

  • Parks

Luke Manor Park

The heart of Luke Manor is a beautiful neo-baroque park full of greenery and flowers. It has terraces on different levels, uniquely shaped trees, concrete lion statues, and a sculpture of Eve. The park also has a restored pond system, which adds a special charm. The manor was first mentioned in 1557. Today, the governor's house and the dollhouse-like Kärner's House have been restored. There is also an information point, an exhibition, and a cafe in the summer. The park is open all year round for free. Enjoy the sound of the water and the view from the pavilion of ducks swimming in the ponds. Forget about everyday life and immerse yourself in the romance of the manor era!

Pahad Poisid (Bad Boys) Pub

There are many great things in this pub: a cosy atmosphere, good food and service and wonderfu company. Rumour has it that you will also find seven TV screens where you can watch all kinds of sports events and concerts day and night, and enjoy this all with a frothy beer or a strong drink.

Põlva Central Square

The central square of Põlva is like a living room in the open air. It is a nice meeting place in the city centre that attracts people of all ages. Children can play in the sandbox, on the small slide, and near the fountain. They can also play table tennis. There are long benches for sitting, single stools surrounded by grasses, swings with a backrest, wide stands for lying down, and large blocks for climbing. The traditional market is also open here.The square, completed within the EV100 Spatial Programme, was opened in the summer of 2018. The designers were H. Rebane, E. Metusala, and K. Kuldkepp.Nearby is the Lutheran Church of Blessed Virgin Mary, Lake Põlva, and Põlva Department Store.

Lihuniku Äri butcher’s shop and restaurant

Lihuniku Äri butcher’s shop and restaurant in Tartu offers the best grass-fed beef in Estonia.From the start, Lihuniku Äri has focused on products made 100% from local raw ingredients. Our menu is full of seasonal Estonian flavours and beverages that go excellently with them.Lihuniku Äri stands for three principles that the owning family strongly believes in – the sustainability of nature, good health, and excellent taste.Home delivery available!

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