Tartu is the fabulously beautiful miniature city, which is famous for an abundance of interesting museums and interesting historical sights. The most interesting for tourists is the area of the Old City with the amazing Town Hall Square and picturesque streets. Located in the heart of historic district, Town Hall Square is one of the most important symbols of the city. It features a non-standard trapeze shape unusual for Western European cities.
Next to the Town Hall Square is an interesting architectural structure, the Falling house. The building is tilted immediately after construction, but local residents have decided not to destroy it. Now the construction is carefully tended and restored. In a couple of minutes’ walk from the Falling house there is the Museum of Modern Art, which regularly hosts cultural events of different formats. The exposition of this popular museum changes several times in a month; works of beginning artists and photographers are shown and various presentations and competitions are held here.
Not far from the center of the historic district is the most important religious landmark, the St. John's Church. It is amazingly beautiful building made ​​in a unique architectural style and featuring luxurious interior decoration. As many years ago, main ornaments of the church are exquisite terracotta statues. According to historical data, initially there were about two thousand statues, but after a century only several graceful figures have survived.
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