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Former Raadi Military Airfield and Aircraft Hangars

Roosi tn 83, Tartu linn, Tartu maakond, 51009

On April 14, 1912, the Russian pilot Sergei Utotškin made the first motorised flight in Estonia, in a Farman biplane above the fields of the Raadi Manor. The event was captured by Johannes Pääsuke, a young filmmaker. Baron Liphart, the lord of the Raadi Manor, had his farmland converted into a runway in summer 1914, when a dozen planes of the St. Petersburg Military District landed there. After Estonia gained its independence, the 2nd Squadron of the Aviation Regiment was stationed in Raadi. During the 1950s and 1960s the Raadi airfield was refashioned into one of the largest air bases in Eastern Europe, at which strategic long-range bombers were stationed. It’s believed that the last plane landed here in 1996.

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Workshop for making a leather bracelet

Want to spend some lovely time with your friends while doing something practical?Nahastuudio studio offers workshops where participants will get to make a unique and colourful leather bracelet under the guidance of the leather designer Tiina Andron. We will use pieces of leather, rivets, and press-fasteners of different colours.The workshop is suitable for everyone (from school age).During the workshop, participants will get to explore Antonius Courtyard, see different items being made, and listen to the designer talking about her work.Information about the workshops of Nahastuudio studio is available HERE.

Museum of Tuglas in Ahja rural municipality

The Museum of Tuglas is the childhood home of Friedebert Tuglas, born on 2 March 1886. Tuglas became a well-known writer for his novel Väike Illimar (Little Illimar) written in 1932. The story of the little Illimar is at the same time the story of a manor in Estonia. Places related to Friedebert Tuglas and the Little Illimar are displayed on a large map, which is also exhibited in the museum. Spatial exposition provides background information for the guests who visit the places related to the novel and learn about the everyday life of the manor house.

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Vastseliina Episcopal Castle Pilgrim House

The Pilgrim House introduces visitors to everything related to medieval pilgrims and pilgrimages. Here you can get acquainted with various medieval holy places and pilgrimage destinations. One of them, the most famous in Northern Europe, was located right here in the Holy Cross Chapel of the Vastseliina Bishopric! Thanks to the interactive exhibit, visitors can experience firsthand what a medieval pilgrim felt, what he feared, and what he loved. You can play medieval board games, and with prior arrangements, we offer various experience packages, including period and themed meals prepared in the Pilgrim House oven to fill your stomach!

Guided tour in Tartu Old Town and Toomemägi Hill

Guided tour in Tartu Old Town!The tour introduces important places in the cultural history of Tartu and Estonia. The walk starts from Town Hall Square, passes the University of Tartu and St. John’s Quarter, the greenery of Toome, and crosses the bridges to the city centre.The tour is great for foreign guests of your company or conference, your cooperation partners, and friends!If you wish, we can also explore the romantic Tartu: Karlova and Supilinn districts. We offer flexible, customer-based solutions. We also organise tours to Peipsiveer, Setomaa, etc.Book early!

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AHHAA Science Centre

AHHAA is family-friendly, with activities for both young and old science enthusiasts. At AHHAA, science comes to life, and the joy of discovery never ends. Interactive exhibitions, engaging science shows and workshops, and exciting planetarium sessions take you to the heart of science and technology. Our guided tours open doors that you might not otherwise notice. We believe that science is a driving force in the world. Our goal is to spark curiosity, inspire thinking, and encourage you to ask why and how. Come to the AHHAA Science Centre in Tartu to get your hands on science and see the world from a new perspective.

The city centre square of Võru

The central square of Võru, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, is unique for its urban furniture. The word furniture originates from the Latin word mobilis – movable. Today, the square is in constant transformation, reflecting the character of different events – sometimes it's a market square, at other times a concert hall, and in winter, a magical Christmas land. The central square is the historical heart of Võru, surrounded by the Government House (1938), the Lutheran St. Catherine’s Church (1793), the grammar school building (the oldest house in the city, 18th century), the fire station (1900), the Apostolic St. Catherine’s Church (1804), and the bank building (1938). The renewed central square was opened in 2019, designed by architect Villem Tomiste. Taking a step onto the square brings you into a space where past and present blend seamlessly. There’s room here for both reflection and liveliness – for meeting old friends, spending time with family, or simply being in the moment. Võru’s central square is more than just a plaza – it’s a living meeting place that invites everyone to pause, enjoy, and experience. Come to the heart of Võru – to where the city lives and breathes.

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Puhja St Dionysus Church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

The medieval Gothic church is located on the ancient Pirita–Vastseliina pilgrim route. The white walls of the sanctuary are characterised by narrow and high round arched windows and beautiful relief motifs on the western façade.The organ used in Puhja Church is a rarity throughout Europe. It is estimated that only 10 other similar organs have survived. Those who wish can also go to see the spire or visit the church museum of Puhja parsonage.Good to know:The church participates in the Wayfarers Churches and the Night of Churches programmes.Worship every Sunday at 11 a.m. The church can also be visited by prior arrangement.

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Cornflower – Monument to the Victims of Stalinism

The Cornflower (or Broken Cornflower) memorial to the victims of Stalinism was established in 1990 and its author is P. Saar.On top of the granite boulders is a broken cornflower (Estonian national flower). Black stripes run through the grey stone parquet of the square. They depict the railway tracks that symbolise deportation to Siberia. The waterworks of the monument make it possible for water to drip off the petals of the cornflower, like tears.The monument, which was initially erected on the corner of Riia and Pepleri streets in Tartu by the association of freedom fighters Memento, was reopened in its new spot at Pepleri 27. The monument is located next to the grey building. During the Soviet era, a KGB remand prison was located there, where the deportation of many Estonians to Siberia began.

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