Statue of Karl Ernst von Baer, Bronze statue in Kesklinn, Tartu, Estonia.
The monument features a full-length figure of Karl Ernst von Baer, standing on a pedestal near the University of Tartu main building.
The statue was erected in 1886 to commemorate Karl Ernst von Baer, who revolutionized embryology through his scientific discoveries at the University of Tartu.
Medical students gather at the monument each April 30th during Walpurgis Night to perform a traditional ceremony of washing the statue with champagne.
The monument is situated on Toome Hill, accessible through pathways connecting the university buildings and remains open for visitors throughout the year.
Estonian students place a necktie around the statue's neck during celebrations, creating a connection between historical science and modern academic traditions.
Location: Tartu City
GPS coordinates: 58.38092,26.71594
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:15
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