A trip to Visby (Gotland, Sweden July-2010)
Part 3
Among the most notable historical remains in Visby are the 3.4 km long stone wall
called Ringmuren ("the Ring Wall"), that encircles the city and the old
church ruins.
The work on the
ring wall was likely begun in the 12th century. Around 1300 it was rebuilt
to reach its current height, acquiring the characteristic towers,
although some towers were not constructed until the 15th century. The ringwall
is still largely intact.
City_wall_of_Visby
It is part of the World
Heritage 731 in Visby.
An old firestation in Visby
Visby
is as said sometimes refered to as the City of Roses.
Can you guess why?
The smallest house (14kvm / 14 sqm) in Visby,
this was once the poorest part of Visby now it is one of the most expensive
parts, the house was recently sold
for 200 000 US$ (1.450 000 sek).
The house was built sometimes between 1794-1808.
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