University of Tartu Library (UTL) was founded in 1802.
The objectives of the UTL are:
- Accumulating, preserving and making accessible of information necessary for research and study purposes of the University of Tartu
- Offering of public information services
- Creation, preservation and making accessible for research purposes of a complete collection of Estonian-language publications, materials published in Estonia, materials discussing Estonia or containing information about Estonia
- Research and development activities on librarianship and information sciences
Tartu Old Observatory, which used to be one of the world's most important centres of astronomy, is a pearl among the Estonian research facilities. In 2005, its Struve Geodetic Arc was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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Location: Lossi 1, Alatskivi alevik, Peipsiääre vald, Tartumaa, 60201
Since the year 1885 a white castle along with its towers has caught everyone's eyes in the heart of Alatskivi.
The main building of the manor was built by the example of Balmoral castle and projected by the local owner of the manor, baron von Nolcken...