The mention of the construction of an Orthodox cathedral dates back to 1873. Even then a proposal was made to build a church near Narva for the workers of the Krenholm manufactory, as about half of the 10,000 workers at the factory were Orthodox C... read more
In the 18th century, the stone bridge "Kivisild" (Tartu Kivisild), dedicated to Empress Catherine II, was built next to the Town Hall Square. In 1775 there was a big fire in Tartu, during which a large part of the city centre burned down... read more
The Turusild Market Bridge was built in 2003. In the same year, this bridge was awarded the title of "Act of the Year" by the citizens of Tartu. It is the first suspension bridge in the city and is 251 metres long. It is also the tallest... read more
Angel Bridge was built in the 19th century. It is spanned over Elk Street, which runs along the valley between the slopes of Domberg Hill. The bridge bears the inscription "Otium reficit vires" ("Rest restores vigour"), which i... read more
