Beautiful historic town of Visby in Sweden which is a UNESCO world heritage,site
Visby is the largest city on the Swedish island of Gotland;it is arguably the best-preserved medieval town in Scandinavia, and has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of its history, the most notable objects are the long stone wall called "Ringmuren" that encircles the city, and the old church ruins. The name "Visby" comes from the Old Norse Vi, meaning sacrificial place. Today its population is 22,000 and it is the seat of the Governor of Gotland city flourished thanks to the German Hanseatic is the "city of roses and ruins"The ringwall was likely begun in the 13th century. Around 1280 it was rebuilt to reach its current height, and getting the characteristic towers, although some towers were not constructed until the 15th century. The ringwall is still largely intact.
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Location: Visby,Sweden ,Scandinavia, Europe, EU
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