The Kulgu area on the shores of the Narva Reservoir, often called “Narva Venice,” hides much more than just boat garages—people come here to escape the city noise, work on various projects, fish, grow plants, and host parties and sauna evenings.
As part of Europe Day, we will travel together from Narva city center to Narva Venice and back. The bus tour offers a glimpse into authentic local garage-dacha culture, accompanied by stories about how the area developed. If we’re lucky, there may even be a chance to try something a bit stronger!
The tour is led by Johanna Rannula, head of the Narva Art Residency, who initiated the Narva Venice Embassy summer residency project in 2022. Last year marked its fourth season, once again hosting both local and international artists at the “Embassy,” located on the grounds of the Kreenholm pumping station. Earlier this year, their adventures were also featured on Estonian television (ETV) in the “Eesti Lood” documentary series.
On the way to Narva Venice, we will also stop by the Narva Art Residency (NART), where participants will learn about the daily lives of artists staying at the Venice Embassy and their interactions with local “Venetians.”
The bus departs on May 9 at exactly 14:00 from Town Hall Square (location may be changed/specified) and returns approximately 1.5 hours later.
The tour is free and conducted in Estonian (with English commentary available if needed).
Please register in advance: https://forms.gle/PZQwmAaLfSUkGSM9A
Photo: Anton Semenyura, Station Narva 2025