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.
Here, you can enjoy a comprehensive permanent exhibition about the research of astronomy and space, admire the world's best telescope and the Arabic Globe, count the falling meteors, and learn about the constellations.
In clear weather, we also organise fascinating observation evenings. Additionally, we have educational programmes for children.
The Old Observatory is a branch of the University of Tartu Museum.
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 ...
Location: Vanemuise 46, Tartu linn, Tartumaa, 51014
At the Botanical Garden of the University of Tartu, visitors can go for a walk, relax in a rotunda in the middle of a pond, and children can use our playground. You can also explore local and exotic plants in the garden. In the greenhouses, you can take...