The Tartu Art Museum in Tartu, Estonia was established all the way back in 1938 in celebration of the Art Society Pallas when it was decided each member of the society would donate a personal piece of their works to the museum. The first exhibition was launched with 124 pieces, and the rest as they say is history, visitors today can view the collections at their now permanent home after a long and colourful history through wars and several building sites. The Tartu Art Museum in the Learning Building on Town Square Hall is home to permanent displays of Estonian art, temporary exhibitions and also host concerts, lectures and other events, and guided tours are available in many languages, come for a fascinating visit of paintings, drawings, graphic arts, sculpture, water colours, photos and videos, it's all here, a wonderful collection of the arts. READ MORE

Crepp in Tartu, Estonia is a welcoming friendly cafe and great place to have breakfast with excellent choices, and they have a wide range of cakes and salads, plus make their own salad dressing. The late breakfast is a great hangover cure with fried eggs and potato, bacon and salad, they also have a rich snack selection, quiche, and a choice of savoury French pancakes served with salad. Their sweet French pancakes with delicious fillings come highly recommended and they have a delightful range of desserts, it's all heaven on a plate, plus they are fully licensed. The drinks menu at Crepps includes grappa, vermouth, pineau, port, spirits, freshly made juices, cold drinks, tequila, housewines, milkshakes, tea, coffee and more, come for heady delights.READ MORE

The Old Anatomical Theatre in Tartu, Estonia is housed in a historical building built all the way back in 1805, and there were many unique additions and major extensions in that period. Many famous medical scientists have worked at the Old Anatomical Theatre, and until 1999 the building was used by the Faculty of Medicine for the University of Tartu, but the end of the 20th century had become outdated and too small. The Old Anatomical Theatre is today used to display the medical collections of the University of Tartu Faculty of medicine, and showcases exhibitions and events, a fascinating place to visit.READ MORE

A. Le Coq in Tartu, Estonia os the biggest drinks manufacturer in the country with a massive portfolio of 11 different product groups which include beers, juices, waters and soft drinks as well as ciders, light alcoholic beverages, Active juice drinks, sports and energy drinks, syrups and kvass. The A. Le Coq Beer Museum in Tartu, Estonia is a fascinating place to visit with guided tours including visiting the production premises and museum, ending with a not to be missed product tasting in the museum pub. Here they honour old manufacturing traditions and take an innovative approach to updating their portfolio for continuous new and healthy flavour combinations. A. Le Coq is the leading Estonian drinks manufacturer in Estonia and one of the biggest breweries in the country, the even established the Beer Star project which is aimed at developing beer culture in Estonia by making sure that beer is served with the respect it deserves. READ MORE

Pussirohukelder Gunpowder Cellar is a unique beer restaurant in the middle of Tartu, Estonia constructed on the site of a former moat and today still retains some of the old thick walls and arches from that historical time, and today a stunning and beautiful interior design welcomes guests to another time. Their claim to fame is the highest pub ceiling in the world and guests come from far and wide for a tasty experience of dishes with a long history, there are chicken, pork, beef and wild animal dishes, salads and starters, fish and soups, small meals and more for memorable dining experience. Pussirohukelder Gunpowder Cellar also caters to celebrations and private occasions with a special group menu and evenings in the Schramm Chamber or Catherine's Room, they have room for 300 guests, come for an amazing dining and drinking experience.READ MORE

The University of Tartu Museum in Tartu, Estonia covers the history of science and university education from the 17th century to present day with fascinating tales covering science, art, astronomy, medicine and student life. There are permanent exhibitions spanning three floors showcasing objects and materials the university has used over it's long and historic academic operation, with the heritage on display, accompanied by a number of temporary exhibitions. The University of Tartu Museum offers guided tours, educational programmes, and various science events and special programmes, the Crazy Scientists office is available for children's parties, and the White Hall available for hire for special events, and there's the not to be missed very popular science tea night held once a month with intriguing presentations. Also here is The Treasury, home to truly rare gems of the University which have rarely if ever been on display, come for a fascinating journey through the academia and history of the museum.READ MORE

The Tartu University Botanical Gardens of Tartu, Estonia were founded all the way back in 1803, and today the garden design remains main the same as when it was the founded in the historical old days, complete with bronze bust and memorial stone to the founder. Today collections include 10 000 species of plants which originate from tundra, tropical rainforests and more, and they boast the most species in Estonia, dedicated to teaching visitors of the diversity of the flora and saving usage of plantal resources and protection. The Tartu University Botanical Gardens offer fascinating exhibitions and sculptures, and collections can be viewed in outdoor parts with an incredible range and variety of plant life, there;s also a park with arboretum, trees and shrubs from Europe, perennials, dicots, annuals, alpines a rose garden and more. The greenhouses include the palm house with an excellent selection of palm trees, the subtropical house, a tropical house and succulents, come for a fascinating visit to these beautiful surrounds.READ MORE

The Eduard Vilde salon, restaurant and cafe in Tartu, Estonia offers a wonderful dining experience surrounded by Estonian prose and memorabilia of the great artist the establishment was named after. Here as they say, there is a friendly atmosphere, flavoursome cuisine, enjoyable entertainment and welcoming service all in their own words, and they welcome you to memories of a different time, of different values and noble beliefs. The menu offers exquisite snacks for sharing, delectable light meals, mouthwatering mains through grills, meats, seafood and fish dishes and desserts represent the perfect ending of something great. The Eduard Vilde salon, restaurant and cafe has a conference hall for private meetings and caters beautifully to events of-site including weddings, dinners, wakes and more. They also have a wine cellar with exquisite offerings, and the wine school offers courses for the wine novice and connoisseur alike which includes wines and snacks.READ MORE

Taverna in Tartu, Estonia is a pizza and barbeque restaurant located in one of the most beautiful architectural buildings on the town square, built in Neo Renaissance style with ornamental stairways, facades, arched windows and sculptures. There's an extensive wine selection to enjoy with your meal choice of uniquely prepared fish and meat dishes, and they also serve exquisite pizza and pasta and other Italian delights, with classical music playing in the background. Taverna offers catering for a minimum of 30 people with grill and pizza delights, and tables beautifully set in linen with various colours, and the grill and woks ready to serve mouthwatering and memorable meals to highlight your special occasion or event.READ MORE

Tartu Toy Museum in the heart of Tartu, Estonia is a fascinating attraction housed in an old wooden building and transports visitors back to the joys of their childhood. There are permanent exhibits of toys through the ages including artist made dolls, souvenir dolls and traditional toys, and they have a play room and workshop rooms, plus alternating exhibits and children's activities are organized at the museum. The Tartu Toy Museum collects, preserves, studies and introduces toys of Estonia and the world, they even have a house of theatre and animation puppets in the former coach house in the yard, where they also show characters and props of animation films, and sketches and cartoons previously exhibited. There is also a theatre stage in the theatre house, children's studio and theatre puppets, come for a world of fun, learn about the process behind the making of puppet films, see the exhibits and let the children and yourself play.READ MORE