Events
In our house, we organize events to enrich cultural life, scientific activity and the society. Our events have generally educating character and are open to everybody who is interested in the topic.
Historical building
The building of Domus Dorpatensis is situated in Tartu, right beside the Town Hall. The oldest part of the stone house, built before 1755, has still preserved its mansard roof and baroque roof-windows. The house is three-storied and comprises a large courtyard. The U-shaped set of buildings takes additional architectural value in the fact that the houses were not damaged in World War II and have alone in the quarter preserved their historical authenticity. Therefore it is the house of Domus Dorpatensis that has the most ancient and original look in the vicinity of the Town Hall.From 1849 to the World War II the house belonged to the Baltic German family von Rücker. During the Soviet period the house accommodated in addition to apartments a seed-shop, a cobbler, and a tailor. After Estonia regained its independence, the estate was returned to the von Rücker family. At the moment there are shops on the ground floor, the Centre of Ethics of University of Tartu and the Foundation Domus Dorpatensis on the first floor and guest apartments on the second floor.
