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Põlva Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i The town of Põlva is situated in the South-East of Estonia and is an administrative center of the Põlva County. There are approximately 6500 inhabitants living in the city, more than 230 companies operating, educational establishments as well as high-quality culture, sport and medical services. The town is an excellent place for working and living because of the cozy and healthy living environment, security, youthful activities and dynamic enterprises. About 70 percent of all industrial goods of the county are produced in the city. Põlva welcomes visitors and tourists. The diverse and virgin nature around the city allures both active holidaymakers and those who enjoy birdsong. Põlva is also suitable for the visitors who are looking for an accommodation and meals or a quiet walk amid culture and traditions. Area: 5.5 km2 Population: 6,440 (01.01.2005) Average age of inhabitants: 36 Number of companies: 237 companies (2003) Educational institutions: 8 educational institutions with 2,390 students Insignia: The coat of arms of the City of Põlva represents a cock from an ABC book with a pointer along with two flax flowers which symbolise the continuity of traditions and striving for education and knowledge. Põlva City Government Address: Kesk 15, Põlva 63308 Phone: +372 799 4596 Fax: +372 799 4778 E-mail: info@polvalv.ee Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: www.polva.ee _________Sights Edit This The Marian Church (Maarja in Est) is the most majestic structure of the city. It was probably founded by a bishop of the Bernardine religious order around 1240. As the monks of the Bernardine order loved valleys and respected reserved manners the church was built in the valley. However, it is quite probable that long before in the place of the present church ancient Estonians had a sacred grove (traditionally called hiis) and a place where they made sacrifices. Legend has it that a girl was immured in the wall of the church in a kneeling position and thus the place came to be called Põlva (the Estonian word põlv means knee in English). The church of Põlva has suffered a lot during different wars. It is known from history that at the beginning of the Swedish time the church was in ruins for about twenty years. After the devastating Great Northern War the rebuilding of the church began. The records preserved in the egg-shaped stand of the cock at the top of the tower of the church tell us that in 1726 Weiso Peter from Väimela presented the church of Põlva with a gilded cock and egg. The same cock of Weiso Petri is still at the top of the tower and is, full of hope, looking into the future. The Cultural Centre, which lies next to the park that is dedicated to Jakob Hurt, was opened in 1991 and received the title of the best building of the year in the republic. Today the structure houses the Maarja Gallery with permanent art exhibitions, a cafe, a hall for dancing and a concert hall, an art school and a youth gallery. If you want to enjoy the most spectacular view of Põlva you have to climb the steps to the terrace on the roof. The Intsikurmu open-air stage, located in a forest-park, is a popular place of public festivals. Regardless of season it is a place for recreation: you can walk, enjoy the nature and meditate in peace or partake of a party here. Intsikurmu as a suitable place for outdoor festivals was “discovered” by Jaan Vahtra, a young teacher of the nearby Metste village school, who later became a well-known artist and writer. He suggested Intsikurmu for a parish song festival. The first Estonian song festivals were held in Põlva in 1855 and 1857. __________History Edit This About the year 1240, a bishop of the Bernardine religious order founded St. Mary’s Church. The monks of the Bernhardine order adored valleys and respected reserved manners and thus they commenced the construction of the church in the valley. Legend has it that the Devil came every night to destroy the building. The old wise man was called upon and he recommended someone be immured in the wall of the church. The next day it was asked who would like to hold the keys to the church. A girl called Maarja (Mary) said that she would. The girl was given the bunch of keys and immured in the wall in a kneeling position. Since then the Devil did not destroy the church any more and the construction work was successfully completed. The church was named St. Mary’s (Maarja) after the young girl. Põlva arose in the 15th century around the church which had been built at the crossroads of trade routes. In 1961, Põlva region was formed, and this remarkably promoted the development of Põlva, new enterprises and residential buildings were constructed and the number of citizens grew fast. In 1993, Põlva was granted the status of a town. Today this beautiful city is the home of 6,500 people who feel quite comfortable on its area of 5.5 square kilometres. _________Day Trips Edit This Suur ja Väike Taevaskoda [Big and Small House of Heaven] form the Taevaskoja popular nature park, which has been considered a sacred place of the Estonians in ancient times. In the last century lots of folk parties were held in Taevaskoja while today it is a natural attraction for hikers. During your walk in Taevaskoja you can admire Neitsikoobas [Maiden’s Cave], Salakuulaja kivi [Spy’s Stone] and Emaläte [Mother’s Spring], swim in the river and take a rest in front of a 24-metre-high Devonian sandstone wall at Suur Taevaskoja. Those who like longer hikes can choose a more difficult trail or ride on horseback through the scenes of the most popular Estonian movie The Last Relict. Those who are eager to enjoy the kaleidoscopic views of nature in the primeval valley of the Ahja River may embark on a canoeing trip or a 3-km-cruise along the river aboard a riverboat called Lonny. ___________Beaches Edit This The beach of Lake Põlva is the best place for enjoying the pleasures of summer: swimming and sunbathing, playgrounds and walking trails, boat-trips and fishing. And naturally, there is enough sunshine, water and warm air for everyone The artificial lake, which draws its water from the Orajõgi River, flowing through the lake, has become a popular holiday spot after having been dredged and renovated. The peat island in the centre of the lake has unique installation of lights to admire at dark time. _______Festivals Edit This i A Festival of the City of Põlva is organised every May. If you happen to visit the city then, you can participate in a number of lively events.