Supilinn (Soup Town)
Supilinn
A riverside lowland district of 19th-century wooden houses. Its streets are named after vegetables such as peas, potatoes and pumpkins, giving it a quiet, artsy atmosphere.
Supilinn, whose name means Soup Town, lies in the lowlands on the north side of the Old Town, on the banks of the Emajõgi River. Its streets are named after ingredients used to make soup, such as beans, peas, potatoes and pumpkins. The area preserves many wooden houses dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was once a neighbourhood for workers and the poor and is now a peaceful community loved by students and artists. Its colourful wooden houses, small gardens and street-corner shops make it ideal for photography and slow strolling. The district is free to explore, and a loop on foot takes about an hour. You can walk here north from the botanical gardens. Please respect residents' privacy and do not enter private courtyards.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tartu Cathedral & University of Tartu Museum
- Toome Hill
- St John's Church, Tartu
- University of Tartu Botanical Gardens
- University of Tartu Main Building
- Tartu Old Observatory
- Tartu Town Hall Square & Kissing Students
- Tartu Art Museum (Leaning House)