Black Friars' Monastery of Stockholm

The Black Friars' Monastery features seven brick arches in its basement rooms, representing medieval architectural elements from the 14th century period.

King Magnus IV established the monastery in 1336, granting the Dominican order a plot of land in the southern section of Stadsholmen island.

The Dominican monks wore black hooded robes and dedicated their lives to serving the poor while maintaining educational programs for the local community.

Visitors can explore the preserved vaults managed by the Museum of Medieval Stockholm, which contain original structural elements from the monastery.

Queen Christina of Saxony spent time as a prisoner within the monastery walls following the Siege of Tre Kronor in 1502.

Location: Stockholm

Inception: 14 century

GPS coordinates: 59.32333,18.07333

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:23