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St. Mary’s Church in Tartu

Pepleri tn 1, Tartu linn, Tartu maakond, 51003

St. Mary’s Church in Tartu was built in 1842 to be the home church of the city of Tartu and the Estonians in the parish. Prominent parish members included, for example, M. Härma, L. Koidula, and J. V. Jannsen. In 1869, the first Estonian song festival was initiated in St. Mary’s Church in Tartu, which is why the church is also called the cradle of the song festival.The church was destroyed on July 12, 1941 and was reconstructed as a gym for the Estonian Academy of Agriculture. The church remained as a sanctuary for sports in Tartu for almost 50 years.The church was returned to the parish again in 2009 and is presently being restored. In 2022 the restoration works of the tower, which had been demolished while turning the church into a gym, were finished. A golden rooster stands guard on the tower.

Amenities

  • Paid parking

Open times

18. aug - 30. juuni

T-N09:00 - 13:00

30. juuni - 18. aug

R-P12:00 - 18:00

Contact

  • +372 734 1111
  • tartu.maarja@eelk.ee

Links

tartumaarja.eelk.ee

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  • Family friendly

Näki café in Värska Water Park

At the Värska WaterPark, Cafe Näki offers a chance to enjoy a light meal or simply relax with a cup of hot coffee. The cafe serves invigorating coffee paired with freshly baked pastries, and during lunchtime, guests can enjoy daily specials prepared by the chefs of Lahe Resto.The cafe also provides the option to order platters of snacks for parties and children's birthdays. With seating for 20 people, Cafe Näki warmly welcomes all visitors to the Värska resort area to enjoy a light refreshment. The water park also features a swim-up bar, where guests can savor delicious cocktails and refreshing drinks without leaving the pool.

  • Hiking Trails

Kaljupealse campfire site

The Kaljupealse campfire site is located on the banks of the Võhandu River, in a beautiful pine forest. The riverside and high banks offer a beautiful view of the Võhandu River and sand outcrops. The campfire site has a roofed table and benches, a roofed grill, and firewood. The place is ideal for campers, fishing enthusiasts, and as a resting point for guests coming here with boats.Along the high sandy shores, through a beautiful pine forest, there is an unmarked hiking trail where you can enjoy beautiful views of nature or pick berries and mushrooms.

  • Vegan food
  • Vegetarian food

Munaka Resto

Munaka Resto is a cozy and comfortable restaurant at the Väike-Munamäe Ski Resort in South Estonia. Come and enjoy winter sports or a chairlift ride in the summer, and Munaka Resto will be waiting for you afterwards! Munaka Resto offers fish, meat, and vegan dishes. It is also suitable for organizing seminars and team events. We offer catering according to the client's wishes and, if desired, an event host and the necessary technical equipment. We look forward to seeing you all there to enjoy delicious food on the terrace or next to the crackling fireplace!

Õlle 17 Pub

Õlle 17 is on the main street of Võru - Jüri Street.Captain Morgan's treasure chamber offers great food and drinks, and you can also hold birthdays and other parties there.The courtyard is home to the pub's terrace, where you can eat in the fresh air.

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Apteekrimäe forest trail

Apteekrimäe forest track starts and ends by Otepää Sports Hall on Mäe Street. The 4 km track runs through the forest to Nüpli Sports Track and then back to the Apteekri forest, where it meets the forest path between Lake Marguse and Otepää Garden Town before returning to its starting point after crossing the Sulaoja bridge. The track can be used all year round.

Annemäe Holiday House

The Annemäe Holiday House is located in the Otepää Nature Park on the shore of the Väike Emajõgi River, 8 km from the centre of Otepää travelling toward Kääriku

  • Family friendly
  • Vegetarian food

V Café

V Café invites you to the second floor of the Kvartal Shopping Center to enjoy a romantic Parisian atmosphere and a special dining experience. Our varied menu will delight every visitor, offering healthy meals, special dishes for children, delicious cakes, sweet and savory kringels, pastries, and other tempting snacks. The café is the perfect place to enjoy a healthy lunch or choose from a tempting display cake. With children in mind, V Café has a great children's corner, where kids can practice setting the table, making coffee, and preparing a smoothie. Come to our café for an extra special experience.

  • Sculptures

‘Father and Son’ sculpture

The sculpture "Father and Son" is a symbol of the relationship between different generations, where children are increasingly growing apart from their parents. The bronze work by sculptor Ülo Õun (1944-1988) was unveiled on Children's Day, June 1, 2004, on Küüni Street. The work represents the sculptor himself and his son Kristjan when the son was one and a half years old.

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