The Old Postal Route and Setomaa (Seto land)

The historic Tartu-Võru-Pihkva postal road leads a different life today than hundreds of years ago when it was used for delivering post to Pskov, Russia. However, traces of the historical atmosphere can still be found in renovated postal taverns and museums. One old postal inn is now a handicraft workshop, where everyone is welcome to try their hand in making various interesting items. There are several museums along the route that give an overview of the history and the different periods. The farthest destination on the route is Setomaa – a unique ethnic and linguistic region. The unique culture of the Seto people has emerged under the influence of two cultures - from the East and from the West. The Seto language, customs, cuisine, folklore and traditional costumes have been maintained by the small local community.