Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe

Birgittenkloster
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St. Birgitta Convent

Birgittenkloster / St. Birgit Convent Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025

1. Birgittenkloster / St. Birgit Convent Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

2001-02 als erster Klosterneubau in Bremen seit dem Mittelalter von dem Bremer Architekten Ulrich Tilgner errichtet. Sitz des Ordens der Birgitten, der zuerst im 14. Jahrhundert und nach einer Unterbrechung erneut zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts gegründet wurde. Klosteranlage mit Gästehaus, Klausurbereich und Kapelle fügt sich farbenfroh in die Umgebung ein.

The first new convent construction in Bremen since the Middle Ages, built in 2001-02 by the Bremen architect Ulrich Tilgner. It is the seat of the Order of St. Birgitten which was first founded in the 14th century and which, after an interruption, was revived again at the beginning of the twentieth century. The brightly coloured convent with its guest house, enclosed area and chapel fits well into the environment.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. In addition, it is included in the Bremen Red Key series list.

Location. 53° 4.408′ N, 8° 48.574′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in

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Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is on Dechanatstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dechanatstraße 13-15, Bremen 28195, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bremen Synagoge / Bremen Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Fries / This Frieze (within shouting distance of this marker); Wappenstein / Coat of Arms Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Landherrnamt / Landherrn Administrative Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Das Schnoorviertel / The Schnoor Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker); Bremen Kristalnacht Victims Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Propsteikirche St. Johann / St. John Provost Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Birgittenkloster / Bridgettine Convent (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Birgittenkloster Bremen (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

The Birgittenkloster (Convent of Saint Birgitta) is a Bridgettine convent in Bremen, Germany, founded in October 2002. The first convent to be founded in Bremen since the Reformation, it has adopted an ecumenical role in line with the teachings of Saint Bridget.

Designed by Ulrich Tilgner, the convent is located in the
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025

2. Birgittenkloster / St. Birgitta Convent Marker - wide view
Schnoor district of the city on the site of a former bakery. In addition to the chapel and living quarters, there is a guest house with 12 rooms…

(Submitted on June 15, 2025.)

Birgittenkloster (convent) in Schnoor in Bremen image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jürgen Howaldt (via Wikimedia Commons under CC 2.0 license), May 13, 2006

3. Birgittenkloster (convent) in Schnoor in Bremen

This building (the guesthouse) is located just to the left of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Birgittenkloster⎯⎯⎯St. Birgitta Convent

Birgittenkloster
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St. Birgitta Convent