Kesklinn
District of Tartu
in Tartu linn of Tartu, Estonia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
58.381 and 26.725 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 58° 22' 50" and E 26° 43' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Estonian, Russian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:46 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Tallinn
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:08 am and 8:10 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Estonia in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Estonia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Estonia. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Explore Kesklinn

The district Kesklinn of Tartu in Tartu linn (Tartu) is located in Estonia about 102 mi south-east of Tallinn, the country's capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 36%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

10°C (49 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

V Spa Hotel & Conference Centre

Address
0,3 mi
Riia 2
51013 Tartu
Estonia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Lydia

Address
0,1 mi
Ülikooli 14
51003 Tartu
Estonia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel London by Tartuhotels

Address
0,1 mi
Rüütli 9
51007 Tartu
Estonia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Art hotel Pallas by Tartuhotels

Address
0,3 mi
Riia 4
51004 Tartu
Estonia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Barclay

Address
0,5 mi
Ülikooli 8
51001 Tartu
Estonia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Margaretha Boutique Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
Tähe 11
50108 Tartu
Estonia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tartu

Address
0,3 mi
Soola 3
51013 Tartu
Estonia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dorpat

Address
0,3 mi
Soola 6
51013 Tartu
Estonia

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 00:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hansa

Address
0,8 mi
Turu 27a
50106 Tartu
Estonia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Raadimoisa

Address
1,3 mi
Vahi Küla,Mõisavärava 1
60534 Vahi,Tartu
Estonia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Tartu Lennujaam

Published: February 25, 2015
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Length: 05:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: June 11, 2013
Length: 44:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: April 07, 2015
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Korjasin YouTube'ist kokku erinevate kasutajate poolt tol päeval filmitu ja panin selle üheks kokku. Aitäh kasutajatele: juht78; sifka ja Svn7h. Ajakirjandusest: “Punane kaubik oli läbi...


Rockhound - Big Ben pub, Tartu

Published: November 28, 2014
Length: 04:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Heiki Vilep

Ivar Moro - vocal, guitar Mait Paldra - bass Heiki Vilep - drums.


I Paf Open Tartu - intervjuu Anton Pavloviga

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Length: 15:44 min
Rating: 2 of 5
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Published: February 25, 2015
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Published: October 06, 2014
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Rally Estonia in Tartu

Published: September 06, 2014
Length: 17:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mofoburrell

I was coincidentally in Tartu when there was a rally car race going on. Here are a couple shots I took while trying to get around the city.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of Tartu

The University of Tartu is a classical university in the city of Tartu, Estonia. University of Tartu is the national university of Estonia; it is the biggest and highest-ranked university in Estonia. The University of Tartu is a member of the Coimbra Group and the Utrecht Network, and was established by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in 1632, thus being one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe.

Located at 58.3811, 26.7203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Tartu, Universities in Estonia, 1632 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 1630s, Coimbra Group, 17th-century establishments in Estonia

Tartu County

Tartu County, or Tartumaa, is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is located in eastern Estonia bordering Põlva County, Valga County, Viljandi County and Jõgeva County. The area of Tartu County is 2,992.74 km², which covers 6.9% of the territory of Estonia. 150,535 people live in Tartu County – constituting 11.2% of the total population in Estonia (as of January 2011). The city of Tartu is the centre of the county located at a distance of 186 km from Tallinn.

Located at 58.3667, 26.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Tartu County, Counties of Estonia

Baltic Defence College

The Baltic Defence College (official acronym BALTDEFCOL, commonly also BDCOL) is a multi-lateral co-operative military college which educates officers from not only the three Baltic States, but also from NATO and EU States and other European States as Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia and Romania.

Located at 58.3733, 26.7225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1999, Military academies, Military of Estonia, Military of Latvia, Military projects of the Baltic states, Staff colleges, Education in Tartu, Baltic states, 1999 establishments in Estonia

Korporatsioon Vironia

Vironia is the oldest Estonian academic corporation, i.e. fraternity, in Estonia, founded in Riga on November 26, 1900.

Located at 58.3836, 26.7194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1900s establishments in Estonia

Vanemuine

This article is about the theatre in Tartu. For the mythological character, see Vanemuine (god). Vanemuine (literal translation from Estonian: Eldermost) is a theatre in Tartu, Estonia. It is the first Estonian language theatre.

Located at 58.3763, 26.7242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Theatres in Estonia, Tartu, Theatres built in the Soviet Union, Buildings and structures in Tartu County

Supreme Court of Estonia

The Supreme Court of Estonia is the court of last resort in Estonia. It is both a court of cassation and a constitutional court. The courthouse is in Tartu.

Located at 58.38, 26.718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
National supreme courts

Raudsild

Raudsild (Iron Bridge) was a footbridge across Emajõgi in Tartu, Estonia, which was opened on 3 June 1993, and dismantled again in 2007. The pedestrian bridge had a minor design flaw, which made it gyrate noticeably at even minor impacts, like a normal sized person jumping or running across it. The bridge was taken apart in 2007 to be replaced by Vabaduse Bridge, a 3-lane traffic bridge opened in the summer of 2009.

Located at 58.3852, 26.724 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Estonia, History of Tartu, Footbridges, Demolished bridges, Bridges completed in 1993, Buildings and structures in Tartu County

Gunpowder Cellar of Tartu

The Gunpowder Cellar is a historic building in Tartu, Estonia which now functions as a beer restaurant. The name is derived from the restaurant's location: it is situated in an 18th century gunpowder cellar constructed in 1768–1778 by order of Catherine II of Russia on the site of an earlier fort, making use of the natural valley and pre-existing very thick brick walls for added safety. The building served as a gunpowder cellar until 1809 when it was converted to a beer storage room.

Located at 58.3792, 26.719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Restaurants in Estonia, Tartu, Buildings and structures in Tartu County, Infrastructure completed in 1778

Hugo Treffner Gymnasium

Hugo Treffner Gymnasium (Estonian: Hugo Treffneri Gümnaasium; abbreviated as HTG) is a secondary school in Tartu, Estonia with special emphasis on science education. Founded by Hugo Treffner, it was the only large secondary school in 19th century Estonia with dominantly Estonian students and no age restrictions. During the Estonian national awakening, the school greatly contributed to the numbers of Estonian intellectuals.

Located at 58.3822, 26.7206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Estonia, Educational institutions established in 1883, Education in Tartu, 1880s establishments in Estonia, Buildings and structures in Tartu County

Estonian National Defence College

The Estonian National Defense College is an institution of applied higher education for national defense in Tartu, Estonia. ENDC mission is to train and educate regular officers for the Estonian Defense Forces and National Defense League, as well as for other military institutions. The ENDC has established in Estonia a national reputation for expertise in military research and development.

Located at 58.3735, 26.7224 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Military of Estonia, Military academies, Education in Estonia, Education in Tartu, Educational institutions established in 1919, 1919 establishments in Estonia

Tartu Offensive

The Tartu Offensive Operation (Russian: Тартуская наступательная операция), also known as the Battle of Tartu and the Battle of Emajõgi was a campaign fought over southeastern Estonia in 1944. It took place on the Eastern Front during World War II between the Soviet 3rd Baltic Front and parts of the German Army Group North. The Soviet tactical aim was to defeat the 18th Army and to capture the city of Tartu. The strategic goal was a quick occupation of Estonia.

Located at 58.3667, 26.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving the Soviet Union, Battles involving Estonia, World War II aerial operations and battles of the Eastern Front, 1944 in the Soviet Union, 1944 in Estonia, Battles and operations of the Soviet–German War, Military operations of World War II involving Germany, History of Tartu

Estonian Literary Museum

The Estonian Literary Museum (ELM; Estonian: Eesti Kirjandusmuuseum), is a national research institute of the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Estonia. Its mission is to improve the cultural heritage of Estonia, to collect, preserve, research and publish the results.

Located at 58.3739, 26.7179 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Estonian literature, Estonian folklore, Literary museums in Estonia, Archives in Estonia, Tartu, Buildings and structures in Tartu County, Museums established in 1909, 1900s establishments in Estonia

Barclay Square

Barclay Square is a public square and park in the city of Tartu, Estonia, adjacent to the Ülikooli street. It is named after Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly and there is a large monument in the park honoring him.

Located at 58.379, 26.7234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tartu, Parks in Estonia, Locations related to Tartu University, Squares in Estonia

Ülikooli Street

The Ülikooli Street (Estonian: Ülikooli tänav, University Street) is a street in the central town of Tartu, Estonia. Named after the University of Tartu whose main building is located on this street (18 Ülikooli str. ), it runs through the business district, passes behind the Town Hall building, and hosts a number of University-related facilities, including the university cafe (20 Ülikooli str. ), the university book shop (11 Ülikooli str.

Located at 58.3795, 26.7222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locations related to Tartu University, Tartu

Tartu Cathedral

Tartu Cathedral, earlier also known as Dorpat Cathedral is one of the landmarks of the Estonian city of Tartu (Dorpat). The building is now an imposing ruin overlooking the lower town. In the small part of it that has been renovated is now located the museum of the University of Tartu, which the university also uses for major receptions.

Located at 58.3802, 26.715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cathedrals in Estonia, Former cathedrals, Former church buildings in Estonia, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Europe, Tartu, Brick Gothic, Gothic architecture in Estonia, Ruins in Estonia, Buildings and structures in Tartu County

Tartu Art College

Tartu Art College (Estonian: Tartu Kõrgem Kunstikool, TKK) is a public vocational university providing art education in Tartu, Estonia. It was founded on 1 August 2000. The school is situated in an old Karlova mansion. The director is Vallo Nuust.

Located at 58.3694, 26.7297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Estonia, Education in Tartu, Educational institutions established in 2000, Art schools in Estonia, 2000 establishments in Estonia

Tartu Academy of Theology

Tartu Academy of Theology (Estonian: Tartu Teoloogia Akadeemia) is a private university in Tartu, Estonia, founded on 16 September 1992.

Located at 58.3888, 26.7238 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Estonia, Education in Tartu, Educational institutions established in 1992, Seminaries and theological colleges, 1992 establishments in Estonia

University of Tartu Botanical Gardens

The University of Tartu Botanical Gardens (Estonian: Tartu Ülikooli Botaanikaaed), is a botanical garden in Tartu, Estonia. It belongs to the University of Tartu. The Garden was established in 1803. Originally, it was located at Vanemuise street near what is now the Vanemuine Small Theatre House. In 1806, the garden was relocated to a more suitable site, on a former bastion at Lai street on the northern side of the old town.

Located at 58.3849, 26.721 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Botanical gardens in Estonia, University of Tartu, 1800s establishments in Estonia, 1803 establishments

Karlova, Tartu

Karlova is a neighbourhood of Tartu, Estonia. It has a population of 9,073 (as of 31 December 2011) and an area of 2.30 km .

Located at 58.3668, 26.7345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tartu

Kesklinn, Tartu

Kesklinn is a neighbourhood of Tartu, Estonia. It has a population of 6,575 (as of 31 December 2011) and an area of 1.80 km .

Located at 58.379, 26.7243 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tartu

Ülejõe, Tartu

Ülejõe is a neighbourhood of Tartu, Estonia. It has a population of 7,876 (as of 31 December 2011) and an area of 3.02 km .

Located at 58.3879, 26.7272 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tartu

Tartu Toy Museum

Tartu Toy Museum (Tartu Mänguasjamuuseum) is the biggest toy museum in the Baltic States, located in Tartu, Estonia. It displays over 5000 toys from its vast collection and has several interactive toys for the visitors to try out, as well as a playroom for children. In 2005 the film puppets exhibition was opened in the courtyard house, exhibiting film puppets made in Estonia over the last 50 years, props and sketches of animated movies.

Located at 58.3823, 26.7181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Toy museums, Museums in Estonia, Tartu, Buildings and structures in Tartu County, 1994 establishments in Estonia, Museums established in 1994

Tartu Art School

Tartu Art School is an upper secondary vocational art school in the city of Tartu, Estonia. TAS provides study programs for aspiring decorator-stylists (interior designers), print media designer-desktop publishers, 3D-modellers and illustrators.

Located at 58.3811, 26.7203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Art schools in Estonia, Education in Tartu, 1950s establishments in Estonia, Educational institutions established in 1951, Buildings and structures in Tartu County

Estonian Sports Museum

The Estonian Sports Museum, founded in 1963 and modernised in 2001, is the largest sports museum in the Baltic states. The museum is located on Rüütli street in Tartu, Estonia and the museum has a small outpost in Otepää that concentrates on the Winter sports. The museum director is Daimar Lell.

Located at 58.3822, 26.7213 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Estonia, Tartu, Buildings and structures in Tartu County, 1960s establishments in Estonia, Museums established in 1963, Sport in Estonia, Sports museums

Tartu Karlova Gümnaasium

Tartu Karlova Gymnaasium is a secondary school in Tartu, Estonia. The school was founded in 1875 by Pauline Jürgens.

Located at 58.3714, 26.7339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Tartu, Schools in Estonia, Buildings and structures in Tartu County, 1870s establishments in Estonia, Educational institutions established in 1875

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Tartu: Building of Physics of the University of, Tartu (source)

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Tartu: Skyline, Tartu (source)

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Tartu: Town Hall, Tartu (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kesklinn, Kirbu