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Visby

Visby is one of the most remarkable towns in the Nordic countries, with 24,000 inhabitants. It is on the west coast of Sweden's largest island Gotland in the Baltic Sea. Visby is known for its city wall, its cathedral and many church ruins. In 1995, the old city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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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 Konstmuseum

    Gotland Art Museum

    A former art museum, now used as a gallery space with various temporary exhibits.

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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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    Klinten

    Once the workers' quarter and now a popular spot to take in the view over the lower town, Klinten is an attractive maze of small, rose-covered homes.

    free

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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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    City wall

    Visby stadsmur, Ringmuren

    Built during the 13th and 14th centuries, Visby's city wall stretches almost 3.5 km and stands 11 m high. Today, 36 towers and three main gates remain.

    free

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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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    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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    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