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Tartu (Estonian pronunciation: [ˈtɑrtˑu], South Estonian: Tarto) is the second largest city of Estonia, following Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn. Tartu is often considered the intellectual centre of the country, especially since it is home to the nation's oldest and most renowned university, the University of Tartu. The city also houses the Supreme Court of Estonia, the Ministry of Education and Research and Estonian National Museum. It is the birthplace of Estonian Song Festivals. Situated 186 kilometres (116 miles) southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of Riga, Tartu lies on the Emajõgi ("Mother river"), which connects the two largest lakes of Estonia. The city is served by Tartu Airport.
 
The architecture and city planning of historical Tartu mainly go back to the pre-independence period, with Germans forming the upper and middle classes of society, and therefore contributing many architects, professors and local politicians. Most notable are the old Lutheran St. John's Church (Estonian: Jaani Kirik, German: Johanneskirche), the 18th-century town hall, the university building, ruins of the 13th-century cathedral, the botanical gardens, the main shopping street, many buildings around the town hall square and Barclay Square.
 
The historical slum area called Supilinn (Soup Town) is located on the bank of river Emajõgi, near the town centre and is regarded as one of the few surviving "poor" neighbourhoods of 19th-century Europe. At the moment Supilinn is being rapidly renovated, undergoing a slow transformation from the historic slum into a prestigious high-class neighborhood. The active community embodied by the Supilinn Society is committed to preserving the heritage.
 
The Second World War destroyed large parts of the city centre and during the Soviet occupation many new buildings were erected – notably the new Vanemuine Theater. The effects of the war are still witnessed by the relative abundance of parks and greenery in the historic centre. Typical Soviet-style neighbourhoods of blocks of high-rise flats were built between World War II and the restoration of Estonian independence in 1991, the largest such district being Annelinn.
 
Presently, Tartu is also known for several modern buildings of the "steel, concrete and glass" variation, but has managed to retain a mix of old and new buildings in the centre of town. Notable examples include the Tigutorn Tower and the Emajõe Centre, both built during the current period of independence; Tartu's tallest and second tallest towers, respectively. Tartu's large student population means that it has a comparatively thriving nightlife, with many nightclubs, bars, and restaurants, including the world's highest-ceiling pub, in the historic Gunpowder Cellar of Tartu.
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Tartu | Ülikooli 15 51003 Tartu
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This charming city hotel is situated in the centre of Tartu, just opposite the University of Tartu. Club Maasikas and Tartu bus station are both approximately 400 m from the historical residence, while the train station is 800 m away. Guests will find Tartu city square, shops, Toomemagi Park and the river all within a 5-minute walk of the family-friendly business hotel. Otepää ski area is around 20 km away and the coast is roughly 180 km away. This design hotel has a total of 16 rooms on 4 floors. The decoration and design of each of the rooms was carefully chosen and thought out, combining special colour combinations, wallpaper patterns, wall paintings, fireplaces and stoves, and soft furniture with velvet and roseate textiles. Some rooms have amazing views of nearby Tartu University, while others face the Old Town's red roofs. Breakfasts and dinner are served in the restaurant Lumiere, which boasts historical vaults, an attractive atrium and a beautiful hand-painted ceiling. Built in 1811, the air-conditioned themed hotel welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, a cloakroom and lift access. Further facilities include a cafe and bar, conference facilities, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services, and a car park.
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