Visby

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The UNESCO World Heritage Town of Visby, located on the island of Gotland in Sweden, is known for its incredible beauty and history. Named ‘The City of Roses and Ruins’, Visby’s Old Town is home to 15 of the 17 medieval churches on the island; and one of the best-preserved Baroque burgher's houses in Sweden - the Burmeister House, which was built in 1652 for local merchant Hans Burmeister, and now hosts art by local artists.

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Visby City Wall

Arguably the most famous attraction in Visby is its medieval city wall, said to be the strongest and best-preserved of its kind in Scandinavia. This spectacular wall, which stretches for almost three and a half kilometres (two miles), was built from limestone in the 13th century to protect Visby. The wall features 44 towers, 36 of which are still intact, including the 12th century Gunpowder Tower, Love Gate and Långa Lisa – the wall’s tallest tower.

Botanical Gardens Visby

Visby Botanical Gardens are regarded as one of the best in Sweden, home to a wide range of trees, flowers and plants from all over the world. Within the Botanical Gardens lies the mossy, ivy-covered ruins of Church of St Olaf, which was built in the 13th century and once one of the biggest and most lavish churches in the area.

Medieval Churches

Gotland is home to 92 medieval churches, so there are many for visitors to discover. One of the most impressive medieval church ruins is St Karins Kyrka (St Catherine’s), which was founded by the Franciscans in 1233 and still dominates Visby’s skyline today. Other notable ruins include the Helge and Kyrka, which was built in 1200 and is the only stone-built octagonal church in Sweden.