Rüütli Street
Rüütli tänav
The main street and pedestrian street of the old town, lined with timber houses and Hanseatic merchant mansions, with cafés, restaurants, and small shops.
Rüütli Street forms the central axis of Pärnu's old town. Its eastern section is a pedestrian street lined with 17th- to 19th-century merchant houses, timber buildings, and Art Nouveau architecture. Among them, Hellers House (Rüütli 40) is one of the oldest residences in town. The street is dense with cafés, dessert shops, craft stores, and restaurants, and in summer the outdoor seating is full of visitors. Within a few minutes' walk are the City Hall, St. Elizabeth's Church, the Red Tower, and the Pärnu Museum, making this the core of any old town stroll.
Opening hours
Open all day; shops approx. 10:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- St. Catherine's Church
- Pärnu Town Hall
- St. Elizabeth's Church
- Tallinn Gate
- Pärnu Museum
- Red Tower
- Vallikäär Park
- Koidula Park