Pirita

Pirita, also known as Brigitten, is a suburb in the northeast of Tallinn on the Bay of Tallinn, best known for its historical significance and its proximity to the Baltic Sea. A central attraction is the ruins of the medieval St. Bridget's Convent, which in its heyday was considered the largest ecclesiastical building in Northern Europe. Today the nave, grave slabs, and a cemetery with a hexagonal chapel are still preserved, while the foundations of the cloister have been uncovered. Next to the historic site stands a new convent for women, built of the region's typical limestone. The area is also home to the Olympic yacht harbor, which was built for the 1980 Summer Games and now serves as a sailing center. In summer, the expansive sandy beach draws many visitors. Culturally, the Song Festival Grounds are a defining landmark, hosting large choral events every five years that are deeply rooted in Estonian identity. The Maarjamäe manor, with its museum of Estonian history, and the Forest Cemetery, where many artists and politicians are buried, are also important sights in the district.