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).