Värska
Värska is a small borough (et) in Setomaa Parish, Võru County in southeastern Estonia. At the 2021 Census, the settlement's population was 414. It is the most populous village of the Parish.
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Värska is a small borough (et) in Setomaa Parish, Võru County in southeastern Estonia. At the 2021 Census, the settlement's population was 414. It is the most populous village of the Parish.
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Overview
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It is famous due to its bottled mineral water known as Värska Vesi.
Key facts
Key facts
• Official Name — Värska • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Estonia • Subdivision Type1 — County • Subdivision Name1 — Võru County • Subdivision Type2 — Parish • Subdivision Name2 — Setomaa Parish • Area Total Km2 — 4.6 • Population As Of — 2021 • Population Total — 414 • Population Density Km2 — auto • Timezone — EET • Utc Offset — +2 • Timezone Dst — EEST • Utc Offset Dst — +3 • Postal Code Type — Postal code • Postal Code — 64001
History
History
Värska was first mentioned in written sources in 1585. Värska is the birthplace of the poet Paul Haavaoks (1924–1983).
Geography
Geography
Värska is located in the east of Võru County, near the border with Russia, 70 km southeast of Tartu. The town stands on the Gulf of Värska, part of Lake Pihkva.
Landmarks
Landmarks
The parish is associated with the Seto Museum of Farming, which opened in 1998. Also located in southern Värska in the village of Verhulitsa is the holy tree Verhulitsa Laudsi Pettäi.
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