Julita Abbey, Medieval Cistercian monastery in Katrineholm Municipality, Sweden
The remains of Julita Abbey consist of stone foundations and a section preserved in the basement of the current manor building at Lake Öljaren.
Founded in 1160 near Sigtuna, the monastery relocated to Säby in 1180 under the patronage of King Knut Eriksson who provided land and fishing rights.
The monastery gained substantial wealth through donations from Swedish nobility, eventually owning 80 farms across the Södermanland region before the Reformation.
The site functions as an open-air museum managed by the Nordic Museum, allowing visitors to explore the medieval abbey remains and surrounding gardens.
Archaeological excavations revealed the complete layout of the main abbey buildings, though only fragments remain visible in the current manor structure.
Location: Katrineholm Municipality
Inception: 1160
GPS coordinates: 59.15086,16.03956
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:33
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