Due to the wooden architecture from the beginning of the 20th century, a large part of Karlovy has been recognized as a building area of historical and cultural significance.

The district is bordered by several large streets, as well as the Harbor Railway, and occupies a central area in Tartu, towards the south of the city center.

Front-Karlova being located in the North-West, and All and Rear Karlova bordering each other in the southern area of the neighborhood.

[4] According to a census conducted in 2013 there were 8,856 people living in the neighborhood, with a roughly equal gender distribution of 4,853 women and 4,003 men.

Karlova's buildings are characterized by a lively shape with numerous roof structures and slices and a unique Art Nouveau façade adapted to wooden architecture.

[4] On Päeva Street there is a group of wooden buildings built as cottages near the city in the second half of the 19th century.