Värska
Värska (Seto: Verska) is a small borough (alevik) in Setomaa Parish, Võru County in southeastern Estonia. At the 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 443.[1]
Värska | |
|---|---|
  Värska | |
| Coordinates: 57°57′29″N 27°38′17″E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Võru County |
| Parish | Setomaa Parish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 443 |
| • Density | 96/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 64001 |
History
Värska was first historically mentioned in 1585.[2] Värska is the birthplace of poet Paul Haavaoks (1924–1983).
Landmarks
The parish is associated with the Seto Museum of Farming, opened in 1998. Also located in southern Värska in the village of Verhulitsa is the holy tree Verhulitsa Laudsi Pettäi.[3]
See also
References
- "Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age". Statistics Estonia. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- "Setomaa, delightful sight!" (PDF). Värska Tourist Information Centre, Obinitsa Tourist Information Office and Veekeskuse Arendusselts. 19 January 2005. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- "Pühapaikade andmekogu - Setomaa, Seto (EE), Verhulitsa Laudsi pettäi". andmekogu.hiis.ee. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
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