Villu's Cellar
Margit
May 21, 2025

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According to legend, what is the origin of the name "Villu's Cellar"?

  • It was the name of Viljandi Castle’s wine cellar in the Middle Ages

  • A prison cell where, according to folklore, a blacksmith named Villu was held captive during the St. George’s Night Uprising in 1343

  • The cellar was discovered by a local boy named Villu in the 20th century, and the name stuck

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