1246 – a great treasure of Estonian history

In the heart of Tallinn, behind the modest facade of Müürivahe Street, lies one of the great treasures of Estonian history – a set of buildings built in 1246 as a Dominican monastery.

The eastern wing of the monastery has been completely preserved to this day and is waiting to be discovered. Stepping through the archway, a slightly eerie medieval courtyard opens in front of the guest, leading to the archaic rooms where Dominican monks once lived and worked. You can see with your own eyes the first library room in Estonia, the room of the priory of the monastery, the monks’ dormitories, the preserved cloister, and the chapter hall. In the enclosure of the monastery, you can get to know the daily life and work of the monks, immersing yourself deep into the medieval setting. In addition, the building offers the opportunity to admire rare inscriptions from the 16th and 17th centuries that tell eloquent stories of the past.

A visiting experience typical of Tallinn’s old town but unique in Europe allows you to see one of the oldest preserved buildings in Estonia and discover a hidden history that you wouldn’t notice while passing by on the street.

Come and experience more than 750 years of history waiting right in the heart of Tallinn. The monastery is located a brief 8-minute walk from the hotel.

You can find out the opening hours of the 1246 museum-exhibition hall here: https://1246.eu/et/

In the photo: 16th-17th century tombstones. Photo source: 1246. Photo by: Jaan Künnap