Monument to Johan Skytte

Don't bother

It's a replica (a large one) of a letter seal, not impressive other than being in front of Estonia's national courthouse. Skytte (pronounced Shu-te) was the Swedish founder of the University of Tartu,...

Interesting monument for the first rector of Tartu University

I learnt about Johan Skytte during an improvised walking tour offered by the students of a local school. It seems Mr. Skytte played an important role in the foundation of the Tartu University, almost ...

Stop on your way round Toomemägi Park.

Skytte was a Swedish politician and his connection to Tartu is described on a plaque next to this unusual memorial. It probably isn't worthy of a visit by itself but, in the park, there are a number o...

Big-size seal

Original Text

It is the imitation of a rubber but in stainless steel seal and large.

Unusual monument to the founder of the university

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An unusual monument in the form of a print with a print. Devoted to Johan Scotte, the initiator of the creation of the University of Tartus, who then became his first chancellor.