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Nuns at the Gate of the Nunnery of Kuremäe |
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| Title: | Nuns at the Gate of the Nunnery of Kuremäe |
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| Image number: | 5TA00151 |
| Author: | Tiit Aunaste |
| Related keywords: | building, woman, saint, religious, picture, orthodox, nunnery, nun, gate, entrance, convent, cloister, church |
| Related categories: | Architectural sights, Estonia, People, Churches, Architecture |
| Usage rights: | Advertising Free |
| Description: | Kuremäe the nunnery of Pühtitsa was established in 1891 by prince Sergei Dahhovsky. Just inside the handsome entrance gate, the Cathedral with its 5 green onion- domed towers is centrepiece to a superb architectural complex of the nun's houses, chapels, medical school, almshouse and hospital. |