Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, W. Ostwaldi\u00a01, 50411 Tartu, Estonia\n<\/p>\n
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\n\tEstonia<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a small country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia and to the east by Lake Peipus. Across the Baltic Sea lie Sweden and Finland.\n<\/p>\n \n\tEstonian history extends across a long and winding road through time, telling the tales of many nations, from Vikings to the kings, queens and medieval merchants of German, Swedish, Danish and Russian descent. Estonia\u2019s deeply rooted pagan spirit and European mindset mean that the country and its people bear close ties with nature while being a proudly independent EU and NATO member state with a growing reputation for innovation,\u00a0i.e<\/em>., Estonia is the\u00a0first country to adopt online voting and the\u00a0only country in the world to offer e-residency. Many world-changing start-ups originate from Estonia: TransferWise, GrabCAD, Fortumo, Pipedrive, Starship Technologies, and Skype.\n<\/p>\n \n\tFrom ancient songs and musical traditions to South Estonia\u2019s smoke sauna and dugout canoes, from creative cities to historical memories, there\u2019s a whole range of treasures to discover. Whether your interest lies in history, architecture, traditional crafts, or music, there is something for you to explore in Estonia. UNESCO listed these 12 aspects of the Estonian culture and landscape as deserving of preservation and\u00a0international recognition.\n<\/p>\n \n\tEstonia was declared\u00a0Lonely Planet\u2019s best value destination for 2016<\/a>\u00a0and the capital of Estonia,\u00a0Tallinn, is\u00a0Lonely Planet\u2019s best value destination for 2018<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n\tThe city of\u00a0Tartu<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0can be called the spiritual capital of Estonia, with locals talking about a special Tartu spirit (Tartu vaim)\u00a0created by the time-stands-still feel of its wooden houses and stately buildings\u00a0and by the beauty of its parks and riverfront.\n<\/p>\n \n\tTartu was the cradle of Estonia\u2019s 19th<\/sup>-century national revival, and escaped Soviet town planning to a greater degree than Tallinn. Its handsome centre is lined with classically designed 18th<\/sup>-century buildings, many of which have been put to innovative uses. Aside from its own attractions \u2013 including some interesting galleries and museums \u2013 the small and provincial Tartu, with the tranquil Emaj\u00f5gi River flowing through it,\u00a0is a convenient gateway to exploring southern Estonia. You can familiarize yourself with the city of Tartu by the\u00a0virtual tour of Tartu<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n\tTartu is the 2024 European Capital of Culture.<\/strong>\u00a0The year will be packed with events showcasing the historical and cultural heritage of the second-biggest city in Estonia and the surrounding region. In connection to previous,\u00a0Tartu is on\u00a0the\u00a0National Geographic Cool List 2024<\/a><\/strong>: the 30 most exciting destinations to visit in 2024. \u201cTartu and the wider Southern Estonia region are marking European Capital of Culture with a year of events, from classical concerts and film screenings to edgy outdoor art installations,\u201d writes National Geographic.\n<\/p>\n \n\tThe artistic concept of the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 is arts of survival, or \u201celluj\u00e4\u00e4mise kunstid\u201d in Estonian. The arts of survival are the knowledge, skills, and values\u00a0that will help us lead a good life in the future. These are the knowledge, skills, and values that we endorse, cherish, share with and learn from Europe.\u00a0The four most important arts of survival featured in the Tartu 2024 programme are uniqueness, sustainability, awareness, and co-creation. \n\tTartu is Estonia\u2019s premier university town. Established by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in 1632, the\u00a0University of Tartu<\/a>\u00a0(UT) is the largest and most comprehensive university in Estonia and one of the most respectable centres of education and research in Central and Eastern Europe. It belongs to the top 1.2% of world\u2019s best universities and is among the top 200 universities in Europe (QS World University Rankings 2017\/18). UT is home to 14 000 students, including 1300 international students from more than 90 countries.\n<\/p>\n \n\tThe University of Tartu is famous for its research-based education. On average, the university awards over 100 Ph.D. degrees, and university researchers publish about 3,000 scientific articles annually. UT is in the top 1% of the world\u2019s most cited universities and scientific institutions in the fields of Clinical Medicine, Chemistry, Environment and Ecology, Plant and Animal Science, Geosciences, Social Sciences (general), Molecular Biology and Genetics, Biology and Biochemistry, Neuroscience and Behaviour, Psychiatry and Psychology (ISI Web of Science 2017). A total of 42 UT scientists belong to the top 1% of most quoted scientists in the world.\n<\/p>\n \n\tAdditional information:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tTartu 2024<\/a>
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Tartu in Your Pocket City Guide<\/a>
Tourism Information of Tartu<\/a>
Visit Estonia travel guide<\/a>