The highly respected publication, National Geographic has listed Tartu, Estonia’s second-largest city, as one of the 30 most exciting destinations to visit in 2024.
Why is Tartu on the Cool List?
Estonians have long considered Tartu to be their country’s cultural and intellectual heart, due to its
top-notch museums, lively cafes and the country’s oldest university.
Little wonder, then, that this UNESCO City of Literature has been
selected as one of three European Capitals of Culture for 2024. Tartu and the wider southern Estonia region are marking the occasion with a year of events, from classical concerts and film screenings to edgy outdoor art installations. One of the highlights will be Kissing Tartu, a nod to the city’s Kissing Students fountain.
Also appearing on the Cool List 2024 is Norway's Nordland, Australia's vibrant Victoria and Madagascar's Andrefana Dry Forests.
