The botanical garden was founded in 1803 by Professor G. A. Hermann. He was also its first manager. The construction work and planning of the garden was carried out by the chief gardener I. A. Weinmann. In 1811 Professor of Natural History K. F. L... read more
During the construction of university buildings on the territory of Toomemägi Park in 1808, it was also the turn to build an observatory. Originally it was planned to be built in one of the towers of the Dome Cathedral, but these plans were n... read more
Toomemägi means "Dome Mountain" in Estonian. However, this hill is not a mountain in the literal sense of the word. It's a spit that was formed from post-glacial deposits of sand and gravel. The height of the hill above sea leve... read more
The centrepiece of Tartu is the Town Hall Square, built in classical style and shaped like a trapezoid. Throughout the history of the city, the square has represented its centre. It was originally a trade square that connected the hill fort with t... read more
