Mariefred Charterhouse, Carthusian monastery in Strängnäs Municipality, Sweden
The stone buildings of Mariefred Charterhouse stand near Lake Mälaren, featuring traditional monastic architecture with functional structures and enclosed gardens.
Founded in 1493 by Archbishop Jakob Ulvsson and Bishop Kort Rogge, this monastery received support from Regent Sten Sture who provided the Gripsholm estate.
The monastery's printing press, established in 1498, produced religious texts including the Brotherhood of the Psalter of the Virgin Mary publication.
Visitors can explore the remaining walls and cellar of the original monastery, now partially integrated into Mariefred Church, built between 1621 and 1624.
This establishment holds the distinction of being the only Carthusian monastery ever constructed in Scandinavia before the Protestant Reformation.
Location: Strängnäs Municipality
Inception: 1493
GPS coordinates: 59.25861,17.22417
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:22
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