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
CountryEstonia
CountyVõru County
ParishSetomaa Parish
Population
  Total443
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)

See also

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]

References

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