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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.
TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews
tripadvisor rating 4.5 of 5
based on 315 reviews
new place for us
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5interesting but nothing unusual in the new convent. The ruins of the original building were obvious but we could not tour them.
Historic attraction at the seaside
tripadvisor rating 5 of 52€ will gain you access to the extensive ruin that at one time housed both nuns and monks under one roof. We visited in the winter months and were the only people on site which felt strange and... Read more comments
Very interesting site on the outskirts of Tallinn
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5The ruins are accessible with a €2 ticket bought from the vending machine outside. The ruins were much larger and more elaborate than I had expected. It was nice to be able to walk around everywhere... Read more comments
