Laying of flowers at the memorial plaque of King Stefan Bátory on the occasion of Polish Flag Day

Tuesday, May 12th
13:30
At the University of Tartu Main Building (outdoors)

Tartu played an important role in Polish history from 1582, when it became part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The colours of Tartu’s flag (white and red) were granted to the city on 9 May 1584 by Polish King Stefan Bátory, modelled on the Polish flag.