Võnnu
Võnnu is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Tartu County, in Kastre Parish Estonia. It is located about 21 km (13 mi) southeast of the city of Tartu. Võnnu has a population of 552 (2011).[1]
Võnnu | |
|---|---|
 Estonian War of Independence memorial in Võnnu | |
  Võnnu Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 58°16′57″N 27°03′01″E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Tartu County |
| Municipality | Kastre Parish |
| First mentioned | 1341 |
| Population | |
| • Total | 552 |
Võnnu was the administrative centre of Võnnu Parish.
Võnnu village and manor were first mentioned in 1341 as Wenden.[2]
Notable sites
Võnnu Church
Jacob's Church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church (originally constructed, 1232–1236) has been rebuilt several times,[3] and is one of the largest churches in the Estonian countryside.
Notable people
- Carl Eduard Körber (1802–1883), pastor and writer
- Karl Pärn, MD (1995 -), self-made man
- Martin Körber (1817–1893), pastor, composer, writer and choir leader
- Gustav Suits (1883–1956), poet; was born in Võnnu
References
- "Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age". Statistics Estonia. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- "Võnnu alevik" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- http://openarchive.icomos.org/94/1/77-NSdk-292.pdf
External links
- Kastre Parish (in Estonian)
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