St. Bridget's Convent
Built on the ruins of Tallinn's original, 15th-century Bridgettine convent, this smaller, modern version was opened in 2001.
The first Pirita Convent was consecrated in 1436 when Tallinn was starting to benefit from its privileged position as a transit trade point between East and West. The massive complex was destroyed during the Livonian War a century and a half later.
The architects of the new convent are Ra Luse and Tanel Tuhal. The 2,283-square-metre building is divided into two separate areas - one open to the public and the other closed. The open area is home to a modest guest house, conference rooms and a chapel. The closed area is where the convent's eight nuns currently live their daily lives.
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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.
Short visit to Convent ruins
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5The ruins were an interesting sight especially the big facade is very impressive. There are info point here and there which give out nice information, how ever it would be nice to understand the... Read more comments
