Pühtitsa Convent
Pühtitsa klooster
Estonia's only Orthodox convent for women, with a cathedral that has five blue-green onion domes, a tidy garden and a sacred spring, all in a peaceful setting.
Pühtitsa Convent is in the village of Kuremäe. It was founded in 1891. Its main church, the Dormition Cathedral, has five onion domes, and the tidy grounds include gardens where the nuns grow fruit and vegetables for self-sufficiency. Nearby, the sacred spring is believed to have healing powers, and pilgrims often come to draw water. The convent welcomes visitors, who should dress modestly. Women must wear a headscarf and a long skirt, which can be borrowed at the gate. Loud talking is prohibited on the grounds, and photography requires permission. Opening arrangements follow the convent's announcements. It is about 50 km from Narva, roughly 50 minutes by car.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00 (follow monastery notices)
Nearby sights
- Toila-Oru Park
- Sillamäe
- Valaste Waterfall
- Sinimäed Hills
- Kohtla Mining Park (Estonian Mining Museum)
- Narva-Jõesuu Beach
- Kiviõli Adventure Centre
- Kreenholm Manufacture