Pärnu Red Tower – Museum and Circular Panoramic Cinema
- When
- Thursday 10.12.2026 · 13:30–14:00Local time (Europe/Tallinn)
- Where
- Punane torn, Pärnu, Hommiku 11, 80011 Pärnu, Pärnumaa
- Organizer
- SA Pärnu Muuseum
Built in the 15th century at the southeastern corner of the town wall, the Red Tower formed part of the medieval fortifications of Uus-Pärnu and served as the town prison for many years. It is the only surviving defensive tower of the Hanseatic town of Uus-Pärnu and the oldest surviving building in Pärnu. Since the end of 2020, the Red Tower has housed a branch of Pärnu Museum, complementing its permanent exhibition and presenting the story of the former prison tower and medieval Pärnu. On the tower’s attic floor, a new circular panoramic cinema shows a 10-minute animated film about the history of the area, “A Ruthless 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. We see geographical changes at the site of the town and its development, and find ourselves amid fascinating historical events. The ticket includes a screening in the circular panoramic cinema and, if requested, a short 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.
... Only a limited number of people can fit in the small tower at one time. Therefore, a purchased ticket allows you to stay in the tower for up to 30 minutes.
... If more than 10 people plan to visit the tower at the same time, please contact us in advance. To ensure the Red Tower’s fascinating stories do not go unnoticed, we recommend that groups also book a guided visit programme.
... The architecture of the medieval tower places significant limitations on accessibility. Before buying a ticket, we recommend making 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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