Võru County is located in southeastern Estonia and is known for the Haanja Upland, Suur Munamägi (Estonia's highest point), and the unique Võro language and culture. It is Estonia's hilliest region with deep valleys and beautiful lakes. Võrumaa is a place where the ancient South Estonian cultural heritage lives on.

Võru town was founded in 1784 by order of Catherine II, but the area has been inhabited for thousands of years. Võrumaa is part of the historic Ugandi ancient county. The Seto culture in the border areas is a unique phenomenon. The Võro language, one of the South Estonian languages, has survived and is being actively revived.

Suur Munamägi and observation tower, Rõuge Suurjärv (Estonia's deepest lake), Haanja ski center, Piusa caves, Võru Kreutzwald Memorial Museum, Setomaa region and leelo singing heritage, Rõuge Nightingale Valley, Antsla and Vastseliina Castle ruins.

Bus lines connect to Tartu and Tallinn. Võru is the county center with a hospital, schools, and shops. The road network is adequate, but winter driving on hilly terrain can be challenging. The Haanja area has good tourism infrastructure. Cultural tourism is being developed in the Setomaa area.

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Võru County

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