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
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5Beautiful, peaceful and impressive. Well worth the trip away from the Old Town of Tallinn. An old place of pilgrimage, and carries those feelings still.
Beautiful special - must visit
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5We visited after coming back from Pirita TV tower . Im glad we made it to ruins just before closing . Beautiful special place to visit . Absolutely a must! Price went up , but still worth !
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
