Historic site · UNESCO
Visby Town Wall
Visby, Sweden
A medieval stone wall with dozens of towers circling Visby, part of the UNESCO-listed Hanseatic town.
Church, mosque or temple · Sweden · Gotland
Visby Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral, the only medieval church in Visby still in use, with a rich interior and a dark-roofed tower.
Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Visby Cathedral matters
While many of Visby's medieval churches lie in ruins, St Mary's Cathedral is still active. It was built for German merchants in the Middle Ages and has a distinctive stately silhouette, with a mix of Romanesque and Gothic features. Inside you find a fascinating mix of old and new decoration. It is just a short walk from the harbour, so combine it with a stroll through the old town.
Talking points
- It is the only medieval church in Visby still in regular use.
- German merchants helped build it.
- The setting is near the harbour.
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