Place Institution Christianity
Vadstena Abbey
Medieval abbey
- Dated from 1384 CE
- Also called Abbey of Our Lady and of St. Bridget, S:ta Birgittas kloster Pax Mariae, Vadstena kloster
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Associated figures
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Bridget of SwedenNamed as founder Swedish nun, mystic, and saint (c.1303–1373)
Places nearby
- 37 km away
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Skara Cathedral
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