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Tartu In Your Pocket: Winter/Spring 2008-2009

Tartu In Your Pocket: Winter/Spring 2008-2009

In case you didn’t already know, Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia, but the largest in terms of student population. This is all thanks to a Swedish king named Gustavus Adolphus, who back in 1632 made a decree that there should be a University built here. Why would a Swedish king make such a proclamation? Well, you see back in those days Tartu, which was called Dorpat, belonged to the Swedish Empire and a very fine gentleman by the name of Johann Skytte convinced the king he should do so. There were very few institutions of higher learning in Northern Europe back then so the founding of a University at Tartu was a pretty big thing.

It was all because of these actions that Tartu managed to grow into the “City of Good Thoughts” that it is today. And speaking of good thoughts, in honour of Tartu’s scientific discoveries and its contributions to the world, we’ve put together a little feature on the subject. Although the inventions are numerous, we’ll highlight just a few of the fantastic innovations that the city has been instrumental in bringing to the world. You can read all about them on here.

Now just in case you were never that into science at school, there are plenty of other things to see and do in Tartu and we can guarantee they won’t involve test tubes or bodily functions. Just one example is the brand new Tasku Centre, which combines high-end shopping, a state-of-the-art cinema, a huge book store and loads of new, great places to eat... okay, you’re right, eating is a bodily function isn’t it. Not into shopping, movies, reading or eating? Well, we’re sure you’ll be able to find something that catches your fancy in Tartu.

As always, please feel free to let us know if you have any suggestions or comments that might make our guide even better than it is. Please send your comments to nsi(at)inyourpocket.com.

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Thanks, and happy journeys.

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OUR Tartu HIGHLIGHTS

  • Barclay

    Barclay
    Tartu - Hotels - Upmarket
    A definite feeling of old-fashioned elegance comes through in this stylish hotel. Rooms in the 1912-era building have high ceilings and tastefully mint-green tones. You&
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  • Hostel Raatuse

    Hostel Raatuse
    Tartu - Hotels - Budget
    A quick jaunt across the footbridge from Town Hall Square brings you to this sprawling dorm building, built in 2002. Every three rooms shares an immacualte, institutionally grey kitche
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  • Starest

    Starest
    Tartu - Hotels - Budget
    Renovated in 2005, Starest has unbelievably spiffy rooms for this price. All are brightly decorated and have wood floors and Sat-TV. Nearly all have their own shower/WC, othe
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  • Wilde Apartments

    Wilde Apartments
    Tartu - Hotels - Apartments
    Definitely among the nicest in this category, Wilde's apartments are large and tastefully furnished, with stylish, new kitchens. They come fully loaded with conveniences -
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  • Park

    Park
    Tartu - Hotels - Mid-range
    True to its name, this hotel sits in a downtown park, just a short walk from all the major sights. Opened in 1940, it's not the newest of hotels, and has the creaky floors to prove it.
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  • Hostel Pepleri

    Hostel Pepleri
    Tartu - Hotels - Budget
    You'll wish you had a dorm like this back in college! At the biggest of the three Student Village options, each room has own kitchen, bathroom, TV and internet connection. There's a
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