Toome Hill
Toomemägi
A shaded hill park on the west side of the old town, with cathedral ruins, an old observatory, Angel Bridge, Devil's Bridge, and statues of notable figures.
Toome Hill is a small hill beside the old town. It was once the site of an ancient fortress and a bishop's castle. In the 19th century, the university transformed it into an English-style landscape park with criss-crossing shaded paths, which is a favorite spot for students and locals to stroll. Scattered across the hill are the cathedral ruins, an old observatory, the University of Tartu history museum, and memorial statues of several scholars. The pink “Angel Bridge” (Inglisild) and “Devil's Bridge” (Kuradisild), which connect the two slopes, are popular photo spots. Legend has it that if you hold your breath and make a wish while crossing Angel Bridge, the wish will come true. At the foot of the hill, the former gunpowder cellar (Püssirohukelder) has been converted into a beer restaurant with a high vaulted ceiling. The park is open to the public around the clock, free of charge.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tartu Cathedral & University of Tartu Museum
- Tartu Old Observatory
- University of Tartu Main Building
- St John's Church, Tartu
- Tartu Town Hall Square & Kissing Students
- KGB Cells Museum
- University of Tartu Botanical Gardens
- Tartu Art Museum (Leaning House)