- Monument to Juri Lotman - This stop of the tour includes the following objects: Monument of Juri Lotman at the university library, mural of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” on Struve Street, and the home of Jakob von Uexküll, the founder of biosemiotics.
- Kassitoome - The second location is at Kassitoome on the slope overlooking the Cathedral and tennis courts. Here we will discuss the ecosemiotics, nature, and components related to nature-based design.
- Ruins of Tartu Cathedral - The third stop is at the Cathedral ruins and the park section of Toome Hill on the north side of the church. At this location we will talk about the monuments of: Kristian Jaak Peterson, Willem Reiman, Karl Ernst von Baer, Area Morgenstierana, Lohukivi and Musumägi).
- Explore ‘the city of good thoughts’
Our excursions offer more than conventional learning, presenting an extraordinary view of the city, treating its urban scenes as an untold narrative ready to be interpreted. By embarking on our journeys, you’ll elevate your understanding of the nuanced narratives intertwined in the city of Tartu, revealing concealed gems that are in plain sight.
The Semiotic Walking Tour of Tartu is an absorbing adventure tailored for natives who wish to build a deep and lasting relationship with their city, as well as tourists captivated by the city’s vibrant cultural mosaic.
The expedition entails a two-hour long voyage that reveals Tartu’s hidden cultural strata. Our journeys are meticulously designed in both Estonian and English, assuring a pleasant encounter for all attendees.
The expedition provides attendees with a distinct, significant, and illuminating outlook on the process of deciphering and demystifying the city’s concealed narratives.
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