Setomaa

The Seto region spans across the border between Estonia and Russia, featuring traditional wooden buildings, farms, and Orthodox churches scattered throughout forested landscapes.

From 1918 to 1944, the entire Setomaa territory belonged to Estonia under Petseri County administration until the border changes following World War II.

The Seto people maintain their own dialect, traditional clothing, polyphonic singing style leelo, and Orthodox religious practices that differ from mainstream Estonian culture.

Visitors can explore Setomaa through the Seto Village Belt route, connecting multiple museums, churches, and cultural centers from Võõpsu to Luhamaa border crossing.

Each year during Seto Kingdom Day, the community elects a representative leader who receives guidance from Peko, their agricultural deity.

GPS coordinates: 57.81667,27.60000

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:51