Tartu's lost Old Town!

Did you know that during the Soviet era, the "Athens of Emajõgi" was a town closed to foreigners? Why was that, and why is Tartu even called the "Athens of Emajõgi" in the first place? Find out on the tour! In reality we will not only delve into recent history on the Tartu tour, but also cover the story of Tartu's formation and development over 1,000 years. We'll learn why this city has been such an important and desired location for authorities and foreign conquerors. We will explore how much medieval architecture has been preserved in Tartu and imagine what the city would look like today if it hadn't been bombed or burnt down numerous times over the centuries. We'll walk along the medieval city wall and learn about the most important and magnificent objects built during the Tsarist era. To not get too academic, we'll also peek into student life over four centuries. Who knows, maybe we'll even have a laugh!