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Tartu University

Ulikooli 18, Tartu 50090, Estonia
+(372 7) 375 100
Ranked #3 of 11 attractions in Tartu
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
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Rakvere
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

This old building with intellectual mass. The unique museum and wonderful hall in main building. More

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Riga, Latvia
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65 reviews 65 reviews
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68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011
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This is the best university in Estonia. If you want to use the library you can be there is a small fee for a day pass. Very nice buildings and grounds. More

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Tartu, Estonia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2011

If you visit Tartu, university main building is a must-see. It is possible to go inside the building but if you want to see the lock-up, art museum or assembly hall, you should plan your trip for weekday (they are open from Monday to Friday 11:00-18:00). More

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Aberlour
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2011

I had gone to Tartu on the recommendation of an Estonian student that I'd met at home,who told me how lovely it was. It is really beautiful and still rather representative of true Estonian culture ie absence of Irish themed pubs,strip clubs and the like. I enjoyed seeing such a variety of large green well manicured parks and green spaces... More

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Perth, Australia
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2004
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Of course, Tartu University is pretty much just a nice old university. But ask the staff to take you on tour to the Student Lock-up in the attic. After some exhausting stair-climbing you'll reach the small rooms where "naughty" students could be "jailed" for days or weeks at a time. The scary part is finding out what "crimes" you could... More

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Umkirch
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011
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