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Things to do in Tartu
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Sightlore has 24 places to explore in Tartu, and 15 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.
Tartu's must-sees
The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.
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University of Tartu Old Observatory
University of Tartu Old Observatory or Tartu Old Observatory is an observatory in Tartu, Estonia.
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Dormition Cathedral
Dormition Cathedral, formally known as The Cathedral of the Dormition of Our Lady or simply Uspenski Cathedral is a cathedral church of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church in Tartu, Estonia.
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Barclay de Tolly Monument
Barclay de Tolly Monument is a monument in Tartu, Estonia. The monument is erected in the honor of Baltic-German field marshal Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly. The monument is listed as cultural heritage monument of Estonia.
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Toomemägi
Toomemägi is a hill in Tartu, Estonia. Geologically, Toomemägi is part of the Emajõgi's ancient valley. Toomemägi is the site of Tartu's beginnings.
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Tartu Town Hall
Tartu Town Hall is the seat of the city government of Tartu, Estonia. It is located on Town hall square, in the city centre.
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Kaarsild
Kaarsild ('Arch Bridge') is a pedestrian bridge in Tartu, Estonia. The bridge connects the city's centre and the Ülejõe District.
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Main building of the University of Tartu
Main building of Tartu University is the main building of the University of Tartu. This building is one of the most notable examples of classical style in Estonia.
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St. John's Church
St. John's Church, Tartu is a Brick Gothic Lutheran church, one of the landmarks of the city of Tartu, Estonia.
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University of Tartu Museum
University of Tartu Museum is the museum for the University of Tartu.
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Pirogov park
Park in Tartu at the foot of Toomemägi hill by Ülikooli and Lossi streets, laid out on the site of ruins cleared after the Second World War.
Discovery routes in Tartu
Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.
Tartu: the University, Town Hall and Toomemägi
From the University of Tartu Botanical Gardens to the Dormition Cathedral and St John's Church; the University main building and Art Museum, the Town Hall and the Kaarsild bridge; the Barclay de Tolly Monument and Pirogov Park, then up Toomemägi to the Old Observatory, Inglisild, Kuradisild, Tartu Cathedral and the University of Tartu Museum.
Places to visit
Historic sites
Main building of the University of Tartu
Main building of Tartu University is the main building of the University of Tartu. This building is one of the most notable examples of classical style in Estonia.
Tartu Town Hall
Tartu Town Hall is the seat of the city government of Tartu, Estonia. It is located on Town hall square, in the city centre.
Kaarsild
Kaarsild ('Arch Bridge') is a pedestrian bridge in Tartu, Estonia. The bridge connects the city's centre and the Ülejõe District.
Inglisild
Inglisild is a bridge located on the Toomemägi hill in Tartu, Estonia. The original wooden footbridge was built on the site in 1814–1816, designed by Johann Wilhelm Krause.
Kuradisild
Kuradisild is a dark concrete footbridge located on the Toomemägi hill in Tartu, Estonia, built to commemorate the Tercentenary of the then ruling Romanov dynasty in 1913, at the time when Estonia was part of the Russian Empire.
Raadi cemetery
Raadi cemetery, is the oldest and largest burial ground in Tartu, Estonia, dating back to 1773. Many prominent historical figures are buried there.
Stone Bridge
Stone Bridge was a bridge in Tartu, Estonia. The bridge was opened on 16 September 1784. The bridge was built on the orders of Empress Catherine II of Russia.
Museums
University of Tartu Art Museum
University of Tartu Art Museum is an art museum in Tartu, Estonia. It was founded in 1803 at the Imperial University of Dorpat and is considered to be the oldest art museum in Estonia.
University of Tartu Old Observatory
University of Tartu Old Observatory or Tartu Old Observatory is an observatory in Tartu, Estonia.
University of Tartu Museum
University of Tartu Museum is the museum for the University of Tartu.
Places of worship
Dormition Cathedral
Dormition Cathedral, formally known as The Cathedral of the Dormition of Our Lady or simply Uspenski Cathedral is a cathedral church of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church in Tartu, Estonia.
St. John's Church
St. John's Church, Tartu is a Brick Gothic Lutheran church, one of the landmarks of the city of Tartu, Estonia.
Tartu Cathedral
Tartu Cathedral, earlier also known as Dorpat Cathedral, is a former Catholic church in Tartu (Dorpat), Estonia. The building is now an imposing ruin overlooking the lower town. About a third of the cathedral has been renovated.
St. Alexander's Church
St Alexander's Church, formally known as The Parish Church of St Alexander Nevsky is a church of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church in Tartu, Estonia.
St. Paul’s Church
St Paul's Church is a 20th-century church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church located in Tartu, Estonia.
Saint Peter's Church
St Peter's Church is a 19th-century church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church located in Tartu, Estonia.
St. George's Church
St George's Church is a church of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in Tartu, Estonia.
Immaculate Conception Church
The Immaculate Conception Church also known as the Catholic church in Tartu and more formally "Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary" is the name given to a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church, located in the city of Tartu, the second…
St. Mary's Church
St Mary's Church is a 19th century church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church located in Tartu, Estonia.
Monuments
Barclay de Tolly Monument
Barclay de Tolly Monument is a monument in Tartu, Estonia. The monument is erected in the honor of Baltic-German field marshal Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly. The monument is listed as cultural heritage monument of Estonia.
Nature
University of Tartu Botanical Gardens
University of Tartu Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden in Tartu, Estonia. It belongs to the University of Tartu. The Garden was established in 1803, belonging to the Imperial University of Dorpat.
Pirogov park
Park in Tartu at the foot of Toomemägi hill by Ülikooli and Lossi streets, laid out on the site of ruins cleared after the Second World War.
Toomemägi
Toomemägi is a hill in Tartu, Estonia. Geologically, Toomemägi is part of the Emajõgi's ancient valley. Toomemägi is the site of Tartu's beginnings.
Lillemägi
Park in Tartu between Riia, Kalevi, Lille and Tähe streets.
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