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Historic places in Visby

13 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Visby.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Visby

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    DBW's Botanical Gardens

    Enter through the "Door of Love" to this picturesque garden of trees and ruins.

    24hrsFree

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    Gotlands Museum

    Museum of local history (Fornsalen), plus a science museum for children (Fenomenalen).

    May–Sep: 10:00–18:00, Oct–Apr: 11:00–16:00May–Sep: 180 kr/adult, 140 kr/student. Oct-Apr: 130 kr/adult, 100 kr/student

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    Visborg Castle Ruins

    A major fortress built in the early 15th century. It was demolished by Danish forces in 1679 when it became clear that Gotland would fall into Swedish hands.

    24hrsfree

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    St Lars ruins

    S:t Lars ruin

    There is a path across the upper levels via staircases on both sides of the church.

    summer: 10:00–18:00, non-summer: limitedFree

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    Kapitelhusgården

    Serves medieval cuisine in a medieval setting.

    Late June to Mid Aug 17:00-01:00Mains 160-230 kr. A "Taffel", i.e. a full medieval feast meal is 860-1000 kr

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    St. Clemens ruins

    Smedjegatan 3

    summer: 10:00–18:00, non-summer: limitedFree

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    St. Gerturde ruins

    S:ta Gertruds gränd 6

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    St. Hans and St. Per ruins

    The ruins of two connected churches

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    St. Katarina ruins

    S:ta Karin ruin

    Stora Torget 2

    summer: 10:00–18:00, non-summer: limitedFree

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    St. Nicolaus ruins

    Smedjegatan 19

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    St. Olof ruins

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    Visby Cathedral

    St. Maria church

    Built in the early 13th century.

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    Drottens ruins

    summer: 10:00–18:00, non-summer: limitedFree

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Visby (CC BY-SA 4.0).