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
CountryEstonia
CountyTartu County
MunicipalityKastre Parish
First mentioned1341
Population
  Total552

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
  • Martin Körber (1817–1893), pastor, composer, writer and choir leader
  • Gustav Suits (1883–1956), poet; was born in Võnnu

References

  1. "Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age". Statistics Estonia. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Võnnu alevik" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  3. http://openarchive.icomos.org/94/1/77-NSdk-292.pdf


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