Tartu

Tartu is Estonia's second city, and what it lacks in beauty, it more than makes up for with it's cosmopolitan feel, and it's incredible museums.

But first's first. On the top of the hill by the university, there's a huge half ruined cathedral. I say half ruined, because one end has been restored as a library, and the other has a tower which (in the summertime) you can climb up and have an excellent view of the city apparently. There's also a nice park surrounding it, with a few statues and pieces of art to gaze at.

Two of Estonia's largest and most impressive museums are the AHHAA science museum, and the Estonian national museum.

The science museum is incredible. It has many hands on exhibits, as well as an incredibly interesting biological exhibit, and some really cool embalmed body parts in the upper terrace too. It's well worth the entrance fee.

The Estonian national museum is the best museum in Estonia. It's a sprawling complex, practically hidden in the hill, dedicated to the history and story of this small, but perky country. It's big, and it flows beautifully. Particular highlight's includes the Finno-Ugric language family (which Estonian is related to) as well as showing off costume, artifacts and objects relating to everyone's favourite Baltic state. The must see museum in Estonia.

 Not Estonian costume, but examples of Ugric woman's costume. Party for everybody? DANCE! ;)

 Apparently Estonia was one of the first countries in the world to use internet banking.

I'm English, so naturally I'm surprised to see steam traction engines outside of England!

Well, that was the end of my time in Estonia, a country I really enjoyed, and hopefully will be back again one day!