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Maribo Abbey, Medieval monastery ruins in Maribo, Denmark

The Gothic red brick ruins include the original abbey church, which now serves as Maribo Cathedral with high aisles and a nave under one roof.

Queen Margaret I donated land for the establishment of Denmark's first Bridgettine monastery in 1416, sending monks from Vadstena Abbey in Sweden.

The monastery functioned as a double institution, housing 60 nuns and 13 canons in separate sections, with the abbess supervising the female residents.

The cathedral features a Baroque altarpiece from 1641 depicting the Last Supper, along with a Renaissance pulpit dating from 1606.

Following Saint Bridget's instructions, the cathedral's chancel stands at the western end rather than the traditional eastern position.

GPS coordinates: 54.77297,11.49883

Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:24

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