Ruins of Bridgettine Convent
The history of the ruins rising above the banks of the Pirita River date back to 1407, when the largest nunnery in Old Livonia was founded here. The convent that got its name from St. Birgitta, who founded the mother convent in Sweden, survived in its original form until 1577, when the forces of Ivan the Terrible destroyed it.
At the end of the last century, several extensive excavation and conservation projects took place on the premises of the medieval convent.
The massive façade, walls, cellars and graveyard have survived until the present.
The beautiful ensemble of ruins—a popular concert venue in summer—is managed by the sisters of the Bridgettine Order.
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Peaceful
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5Very cool place. It normally costs 2€ but on Tallinn Day it was free. Hard to believe that any of it is still standing after almost 600 years, especially since it was mostly destroyed in the 1570s... Read more comments
beautiful visit
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5This was a wonderful visit, the entry is only 2 euros and you can pay with apple pay which is nice. Inside you have a few plaques around that share the history but the site itself is stunning to... Read more comments
Well worth your time and 2 Euros.
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5Fascinating ruin. Large, impressive, very old. Well marked and signed with explanations in English. Admission is 2 Euros per person, automatic pay machine, accepts Apple Pay.
