Tartu Town Hall

Tartu Town Hall is a three-story stone building with a prominent hip roof and a clock tower topped with a weather vane at its center. The structure stands prominently in the town's main square with clean architectural lines and numerous tall windows that define its late 18th-century style.

The building was constructed after a major fire in 1775, with construction running from 1782 to 1789 under a German architect's design. It represents the third town hall built at this location in the city's history.

The building has shaped the center of Tartu for about 200 years and serves as a gathering point for city residents. Today it forms the heart of the old town, where daily life revolves around it.

The ground floor houses a tourist information center and pharmacy offering useful services for visitors. The upper floors contain city administration offices and are typically not open to general visitors.

The building blends early neoclassical features with baroque elements, creating an architectural style shared with the town hall of a neighboring city. This combination reflects the complex building traditions of the region during its period of construction.

Location: Tartu City

Inception: 1789

Architects: Johann Heinrich Bartholomäus Walter

Architectural style: neoclassicism

GPS coordinates: 58.38000,26.72178

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52