Tartu is listed amongst the oldest university towns in Europe. Opened by Swedish King Gustavus II Adolphus the Academia Gustaviana in 1632, it has made many of the Estonia´s VIPs study here. Thousands of students are currently enrolled at the university, from all round the world. And, this fact influences the life and culture of Tartu, heavily.
Tartu is an important place for Estonia, as this is where Estonia gained its statehood. In Tartu only Estonia signed the Peace Treaty with Soviet Russia in 1920. Russia surrendered the territorial claims on Estonia forever. Tartu is a great place to walk at peace on its paths and bridges, to enjoy a drink or a coffee in the lovely pub and also to holiday at the museums and galleries and feel within you the peaceful pulse of the university town of Tartu.
Pärnu
Pärnu is considered proudly as the Summer Capital of Estonia. It is a town that is specially designed for relaxation, for getting away all stress and for entertainment. It attracts the tourists by the beauty of its pristine beaches and extensive range of enjoyable activities. Tourists can just not fail to appreciate Pärnu's unsullied air, mud baths and serene environment. The city draws so many crowds for its events and festivals more than the whole of Estonia. Attractive sights to watch out here are festivals, sandy beaches. The town is better known for its health centres, seaside resorts and yachting harbour
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