Vreta Abbey / Vreta kloster
- Country
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- Sweden
- Member Category
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- Cultural Institution / NGO
- Heritage Site
- Member Status
- Network
- Year of Accession to Membership
- N/D
- Contact Details
- Föreningen Klosterliv i Vreta (Föreningen Klosterliv i Vreta)
Vreta kloster Fattigstugan
SE-59076 Vreta kloster
Tel: +46 (0)8 402 30 70
Website: www.vretaklosterforening.se
Email: info[at]vretaklosterforening.se
- Contact Person
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- Main Town/Region
- Berg (Linköping, Östergötland County)
- Site Town/Region
- Berg (Linköping, Östergötland County)
- Main GPS Location
- 58.481199, 15.514763
- Site GPS Location
- 58.481199, 15.514763
- UNESCO World Heritage List
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- European Heritage Label
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- Other Heritage Labels
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- Description
- Vreta Abbey was the first nunnery in Sweden, in operation from the beginning of the 12th century to 1582, and one of the oldest in Scandinavia.
The “Klosterliv i Vreta” Association works to convey the history and activity of the Monastery of the Vreta to the public. The Association also works to preserve and maintain the remains of the Monastery. The Association has its seat in Fattigstugan, one of the old houses near the abbatial church.
- Logos/Pictures
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