Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing

The Liphardt’s Chapel was built in 1772 to the old Vastseliina cemetery (also known as “the German Cemetery”). The Liphardt family bought a manor in Vastseliina in 1757 and ruled the area for seven generations until 1920. 

In 1840s, the religious movement took place in Suure-Jaani parish. The "Russian" religion was introduced to Estonians. The Orthodox congregation of the Suure-Jaani was founded in 1847 and the cemetery in 1911.   The Orthodox Churc...

The Red Tower is the only preserved part of the medieval defence wall of the city. The tower was named after the red bricks that used to cover its exterior, but as they have not been restored, then the tower you see today is white instead. You can try t...