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 and ponds.
Open every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (in summer 9 p.m.)
Visitor’s Centre and green-houses from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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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AURA HAS SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Aura Centre offers the best sports entertainment for visitors of all ages. The whole family can have a good time, relax, and do sports in the swimming pool, water park, and sauna centre. On the outdoor ...
AHHAA was established as a special project of the Department of Research and Institutional Development of the University of Tartu (founded in 1632). AHHAA started its activities with a laser show in front of Tartu Observatory on September 1, 1997, and h...