The Convent of Saint Bridget, also known as the Pirita Convent, was a monastery for both monks and nuns dedicated to St. Brigitta of Sweden, one of the 6 patron saints of Europe

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Convent of St. Bridget (Pirita Klooster), Tallinn

The Convent of Saint Bridget, also known as the Pirita Convent, was a monastery for both monks and nuns dedicated to St. Brigitta of Sweden, one of the 6 patron saints of Europe.

The Convent of Saint Bridget, also known as the Pirita Convent, was a monastery for both monks and nuns dedicated to St. Brigitta of Sweden, one of the 6 patron saints of Europe. Established by the merchants of Tallinn in 1400 AD, it was built in consultation with 2 monks from the Vadstena Abbey. Construction of the convent was supervised by architect Heinrich Swalbart, and the monastery was consecrated in 1436. Once the largest Catholic monastery in Livonia, the complex was sacked and looted in 1575 by the Russians. , on the 15th of August. Pirita Convent later went on to become Livonia’s largest catholic monastery. The restored ruins are managed by the sisters of the Bridgettine Order, and host concerts in summer.


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About Convent of St. Bridget (Pirita Klooster)

 Merivälja tee 18, 11911 Tallinn, Estonia

 +372 605 5000

 www.piritaklooster.ee

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