Pärnu Red Tower – Museum and Circular Panorama Cinema
- When
- Thursday 19.11.2026 · 12:30–13:00Local time (Europe/Tallinn)
- Where
- Punane torn, Pärnu, Hommiku 11, 80011 Pärnu, Pärnumaa
- Organizer
- SA Pärnu Muuseum
The Red Tower, built in the southeastern corner of the town wall in the 15th century, was part of the medieval fortifications of Uus-Pärnu and served for many years as the town prison. It is the only surviving defensive tower of the Hanseatic town of Uus-Pärnu and the oldest surviving building in Pärnu. Since late 2020, the Red Tower has housed a branch of Pärnu Museum that complements the museum’s permanent exhibition and presents the story of the former prison tower and medieval Pärnu. On the tower’s attic floor, visitors can watch a 10-minute animated film about the local area’s history in a new circular panorama cinema: “A Merciless and Merciful History: 15,000 Years in the Red Tower.” At its centre is a view from the visitor’s location, spanning the Ice Age to the present day. The film shows geographical changes in the area where the town stands and the town’s development, and takes viewers into the midst of fascinating historical events. The ticket includes a screening in the circular panorama cinema and, if desired, a brief introduction to the history of the Red Tower by a museum staff member.
http://www.parnumuuseum.ee/torn
PLEASE NOTE...
... The courtyard of the Red Tower is accessed through the gate on Hommiku Street. From the open gate you can see the courtyard gallery and the tower—feel free to come in.
... The small tower can accommodate only a limited number of people at a time. Tickets therefore allow visitors to stay in the tower for up to 30 minutes.
... If more than 10 people are planning to visit the tower at the same time, please contact us in advance. To ensure that the Red Tower’s fascinating stories are not overlooked, we also recommend that groups book a guided programme.
... The medieval tower’s architecture imposes significant accessibility limitations. Before buying a ticket, please make sure that the narrow, steep stairs and high thresholds will not prevent you from visiting the Red Tower.
Contact us: visit@pernau.ee, +372 443 3488 (during the tower’s opening hours)
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