Pirita Convent, Tallinn

Name: Pirita Convent
Address: Merivaelja tee 18, Tallinn, 11911, Estonia
Telephone: +372 605 5044

#49 among attractions in Tallinn

Gothic architecture, Historical place, Monastery

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Pirita Convent was a monastery for both monks and nuns dedicated to St. Brigitta, located in the district of Pirita in Tallinn, Estonia. It functioned from 1407 to 1575. It was the largest convent in Livonia, and one of the largest in Northern Europe. ()

Local name: Pirita klooster Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 59°28'0"N, 24°50'10"E

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Merivaelja tee 18PiritaTallinn 11911 Estonia

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+372 605 5044

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Pirita Convent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estonian History Museum, Maarjamäe Memorial, Charles Leroux Monument, Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hearken".

1.3 miSW
Museum with national history exhibits
Estonian History Museum, Tallinn
33 min walk • The Estonian History Museum, nestled in the heart of Tallinn's charming old town, is a cultural gem that offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Estonia's past. Housed in the 15th-century Great Guild Hall, a historic building that in itself is a testament to the...
1.1 miSW
Memorial
Maarjamäe Memorial, Tallinn
29 min walk • The Maarjamäe Memorial, standing solemnly in the coastal district of Pirita in Tallinn, Estonia, is a poignant reminder of the country's turbulent past. This imposing concrete ensemble was erected in 1960 to commemorate the Soviet soldiers who fell during World War...
1 miSW
Memorial
Charles Leroux Monument, Tallinn
25 min walk • Charles Leroux Monument is a sculpture in Maarjamäe, Tallinn, Estonia. The sculpture was made by Mati Karmin. The sculpture was opened in 1989.
1.1 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hearken", Tallinn
28 min walk • Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hearken" is an orthodox church in Tallinn, Estonia. The church is dedicated to the "Quick to Hearken" icon of the Mother of God. Earlier, the icon was located in Pühtitsa Convent's Tallinn Assistant Church, but this church was closed in 1959.
1.3 miE
Cemetery
Metsakalmistu Cemetery, Tallinn
33 min walk • Metsakalmistu is a cemetery in the Pirita district of Tallinn. Metsakalmistu was originally planned to be a public medieval cemetery. Eduard Vilde was the first to be buried in 1933. The original area of the cemetery was 24.2 hectares, but has since expanded to be 48.3 hectares. Metsakalmistu was officially opened in 1939.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Maarjamäe, Tallinn
20 min walk • Maarjamäe is a subdistrict in the district of Pirita, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 2,307.
~570 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Pirita, Tallinn
3 min walk • Pirita is one of the eight administrative districts of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Pirita occupies a relatively big area, but compared to other districts of Tallinn its population of 17,592 is relatively small.
~1980 ftW
Sport, Sport venue
Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre, Tallinn
10 min walk • Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre is a sport complex in Pirita, Tallinn, Estonia. The complex built in 1980 as sailing infrastructure for Moscow Summer Olympic Games.
~1560 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pirita Velodrome, Tallinn
8 min walk • The Pirita Velodrome is a velodrome and football stadium in the Pirita district of Tallinn, Estonia. It has 1602 seats.
1.3 miS
Neighbourhood
Paevälja, Tallinn
33 min walk • Paevälja is a subdistrict in the district of Lasnamäe, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 469.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Katleri, Tallinn
33 min walk • Katleri is a subdistrict in the district of Lasnamäe, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 5,133.