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Estonia’s second largest city by population, but the largest city in terms of youthfulness and cutting-edge thinking. But that’s not to say that Tartu or Dorpat, as it was once called, is without its history. There are still plenty of magnificent reminders of a glorious past - see our Sightseeing section (p.29) for the full list of sights in Tartu.

Tartu is the kind of town you’d want to hang around in at any time of the year, however, it really comes alive during the warmer months. This fairly green city with its winding river and numerous bridges is the perfect setting for those who want to fill their days with quiet strolls, and end their nights with loud delights. There’s so much to do and see that you’ll probably want to spend more than just a couple of days here.

This summer, Tartu, the town where the Estonian song festival tradition has its roots, will again be filled with the sound of choral music in the form of the ‘2012 Nordic & Baltic Male Choir Festival’ (see feature on p.12). Men’s and boys choirs from all over Scandinavia and the Baltics will join one another in song, firmly upholding this ages-old, oral tradition. From baritones to tenors, over 4,000 singers are expected to perform at this year’s festival.

Always remember though that this is just a guide, we try our best to provide as accurate information as possible by print time. We write about our experiences and also the experiences of our readers, we can’t guarantee that your encounters at various establishments will be the same as we had when we visited, but we welcome your feedback. You can write to us on Facebook or send an e-mail to the editor at: nsi @ inyourpocket.com.