The Botanical Garden of the University of Tartu was founded in 1803, near what is now the Vanemuine Old Theatre House. In 1806 the garden was relocated to more suitable site, on the ruins of the ancient city wall and fortifications near the river ...
A legend says two wedding parties collided and the groom from one and the pride from
the other were killed. The groom and pride left behind married themselves and marked
the fatal spot with a cross. A less theatrical explanation for the thousands ...
Originating from the 19th century it is the oldest park in Narva. After the great fire of
1659 which only the castle and three other buildings escaped untouched from it was
allowed to build of stone only. Easy for a blossoming trade center. In the...