Members of the Dominican order was established in Tallinn in the 13th century. It is known that this order was founded in 1216 by the Spaniard a Saint Dominic de Guzman. It is believed that the mother of the founder of the order before the birth of his son had a dream that she gave birth to a black and white dog who will light the torch the whole world. It is for this reason that Dominic is in the visual arts appears to us with a torch, accompanied by a dog. Hence the name of the order - "domini canes", which means "God's dog". The mission of the order was the preaching of the gospel throughout Europe. In 1246 the Dominicans won the right to establish in Tallinn monastery.

The place for construction was carefully chosen and meet the spiritual and material interests of the monks. To expand its influence, soon after it was built, the monastery was established a school, where Estonian boys were educated in Latin. The most remarkable building in typical monastery complex was the Church of St. Catherine, built around the 14th century. In those days, the 68-metre-high building was the largest and most noticeable in all of Tallinn.

During its existence the building of the monastery was repeatedly rebuilt and expanded until the 16th century. However, the monastery was seriously damaged during the Lutheran reformation in 1525, then he looted. And in 1531 there was a huge fire that destroyed the Church so much that it became unusable. In 1844 on the site of the monastery refectory was built the Church of St. Peter and Paul.

To our times, unfortunately, the entire monastic building was not preserved. Today preserved monastery garden and the surrounding cross passages, chapel, dormitory, monastery barn, capital hall, etc. are Also partially preserved Church of St. Catherine

Nowadays the monastery is a Museum and presents works of medieval Tallinn creativity. There is a possibility to arrange a tour of the monastery. On summer days in the courtyard, ivy, often hosts concerts, various programs, theatrical productions. In the basement there is a "power pole". It is believed that leaning against him, you can get physical and spiritual strength.

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