Tõrva


Tõrva is a town in Tõrva Parish, in Valga County, southern Estonia. It is situated on the banks of Õhne River. Tõrva has an area of and a population of 2800, making it the second largest of the three towns in Valga County.
Tõrva borough gained its town rights on 2 July 1926.
The current mayor Maido Ruusmann elected on 5 November 2013.

Notable sights and buildings

  1. The mausoleum of Barclay de Tolly
  2. Taagepera manor
  3. Holdre manor
  4. Helme manor
  5. The ruins of the Order castle of Tõrva
  6. The caves of Helme and Koorküla

    International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Tõrva is twinned with:

  • Laihia municipality, Finland
  • Łuków, Poland
  • Timrå municipality, Sweden

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