Nonneseter Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Oslo, Norway.
The monastery complex included stone buildings and a church located at the intersection of current Schweigaards gate and Grønlandsleiret in Oslo.
Founded before 1150 and first documented in 1161, the monastery maintained its operations until the Reformation period, when its properties were confiscated in 1547.
Norwegian novelist Sigrid Undset selected this monastery as the educational setting for her character Kristin Lavransdatter in the first volume of her trilogy.
The monastery foundations lie beneath modern buildings at Schweigaards gate 55 and Grønlandsleiret 73, with archaeological evidence indicating additional structural remains in the area.
The monastery owned 272 farms in Eastern Norway, including the large Aker estate, which was donated by Oslo Bishop Helge in 1182.
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 59.90861,10.76806
Latest update: May 14, 2025 10:22
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