Raadi

Raadi is a toponym used in Estonia, most commonly associated with a locality in the area around the city of Tartu. The Raadi site encompasses a historic estate, an airfield past and present, and subsequent urban development that has transformed the area into a cultural and residential district.

Raadi Manor, or Raadi mõis, is a historic estate located in the Raadi area. The manor traces its origins to earlier centuries and has served as a notable landmark within the local landscape. Over time its use and ownership changed, but the estate and its surrounding grounds remain prominent features of the site and a reference point for the local history.

Raadi Airfield refers to a former military airbase situated near the Raadi area. Built and used during the 20th century, it played roles under different administrations and was later repurposed as part of urban renewal and cultural development efforts associated with the broader Raadi project.

In the 2010s, the Raadi site became the location for major cultural development, most notably the Estonian National Museum campus. The museum opened its new facilities at Raadi in 2016, marking a key milestone in the area’s redevelopment and positioning Raadi as a center for national culture and public spaces within the city of Tartu.

Today, Raadi is characterized by a mix of cultural institutions, historic remnants, housing, and green spaces. While the name primarily recalls the Tartu area, it is used in historical and contemporary references to several related sites within the region.