Toomemägi (Cathedral Hill)
Good for: Almost everyone
Not good for: those that don't like heights.
- Address
- Toomemägi
- Price
- full KR20.00, child KR5.00, admission free, except for museum
- Hours
- museum: Wed-Sun 11:00-17:00
Lonely Planet review for Toomemägi (Cathedral Hill)
Rising behind the Town Hall, Toomemägi is a splendidly landscaped park, with walking paths meandering through the trees. This hill is the reason for Tartu's existence, functioning on and off as a stronghold from around the 5th or 6th century. Atop the hill is the imposing Gothic cathedral Toomkirik (dome church) built by German knights in the 13th century.
The cathedral was rebuilt in the 15th century, despoiled during the Reformation in 1525, used as a barn, and partly rebuilt in 1804-07 to house the university library, which is now the Museum of University History. Inside you'll find a reconstructed autopsy chamber and other exhibits chronicling student life.
Traveller reviews for Toomemägi (Cathedral Hill) (1)
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Great views at a cheap price.
wyleyone recommends this,
This is a unique cathedral to visit. The walk up the hill is great exercise and the view is equally as good. To go to the outlooks on top of the cathedral is 1.60€. Once to the top you are able to see a lot of Tartu and also pick out other locations that you would like to visit. At the cathedral there are two towers, North and South, and there is a museum located there as well. A must visit!
Good for: Almost everyone
Not good for: those that don't like heights.
