Discover Tori

• The Eesti Sõjameeste Mälestuskirik was completed in 1854 and is used as a concert venue.
• The Tori Hobusekasvandus was founded in 1856; Estonian and Tori horses are bred and raised there.
• The Tori Muuseum was founded on 10 May 1934 and was Estonia’s first parish museum.
• The Tori põrgu protected area on the left bank of the Pärnu River was established in 1959.

The Eesti Sõjameeste Mälestuskirik is a church with a long history: it was completed in 1854. It is also used as a concert venue. This means Tori’s historic church building also serves a cultural purpose.

Another part of the history of remembrance is the monument to the War of Independence. It was unveiled on 24 June 1923; the names of 73 fallen soldiers are engraved on it. The Jüripäev service is also part of local tradition: it is dedicated to commemorating the ancestors’ fight for freedom, after which the Jüri fires are sent out.

The Tori Hobusekasvandus has been operating since it was founded in 1856. Estonian and Tori horses are still bred and raised there today. For those interested in horses, the stud farm’s history is relevant, as is its ongoing breeding work. Both types of horse are specifically among those bred and raised there.

You can ride at the stud farm by booking in advance. This is a practical option for travelers who are interested in riding as well as horse breeding; advance booking should be part of your plans. The Tori Hobusekasvandus museum is located in a historic stable complex. Museum tours can be booked. This allows you to choose what to focus on during your visit: horses, the history of the stud farm, or a museum tour.

The Tori Muuseum was Estonia’s first parish museum and was founded on 10 May 1934. Its history therefore dates back to the first half of the 20th century. If you choose museums based on their local significance, this founding history can serve as a guide. The stud farm museum is a separate museum: it is located in a historic stable complex, and tours can be booked there. The two museums thus represent different themes, each connected to Tori.

Tori põrgu is a protected area on the left bank of the Pärnu River. It was established in 1959 to protect Middle Devonian sandstone outcrops and caves. If you are choosing between cultural and nature-related attractions, the area offers a clear focus on the landscape: its main features are geological outcrops and caves, not the history of the church or stud farm.

If you would like to explore pages about other places near Tori, you can also find Jõesuu, Riisa and Kõrsa here.

When was the church in Tori completed?

The Eesti Sõjameeste Mälestuskirik in Tori was completed in 1854. It is also used as a concert venue.

Can you ride at the Tori Hobusekasvandus?

Yes, riding is possible there by booking in advance. Tours can be booked at the stud farm museum.

What is protected at Tori põrgu?

The protected area on the left bank of the Pärnu River, established in 1959, protects Middle Devonian sandstone outcrops and caves.

For the wider travel overview: Tori.