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Tartu
Estonia's intellectual capital and oldest city, home to one of Northern Europe's most prestigious universities and a vibrant cultural scene.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Tartu, Estonia · Europe
Puhja is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Elva, 24km from Tartu Cathedral.
Puhja is a town located in Tartu, Estonia. With a population of 1,072, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Puhja sits in Estonia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Tallinn time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Puhja to your route.
Puhja (German: Kawelecht) is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Tartu County, in Elva Parish Estonia. It was the administrative centre of Puhja Parish. Puhja has a population of 859 (as of 1 January 2021).
Puhja church, originally dedicated to St. Dionysius, dates from the mid-14th century. It is built of brick,Read more
typically for medieval churches in south Estonia. After being damaged during the 15th century, it was substantially rebuilt around 1490. The Baroque tower spire dates from the 18th century, while the interior is mostly Neo-Gothic and dates from the 19th century. In the adjacent cemetery, there are memorials dedicated to local pastor and translator Adrian Virginius (1663-1706) and poet Käsu Hans (died 1715).
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Puhja is located in Tartu, Estonia, Europe. The coordinates are 58.3419 latitude, 26.3147 longitude.
Puhja has a population of approximately 1,072 people, making it a town in Estonia.
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Estonia's intellectual capital and oldest city, home to one of Northern Europe's most prestigious universities and a vibrant cultural scene.
24 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
Ruined red-brick Gothic cathedral on Toome Hill above Tartu, with parkland walks and a museum tower giving views over the university city.
24 km · about 30 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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