The Martebo Church in Gotland dates back to the 13th Century. Its structure reflects Gothic style of architecture. The church is famous for its many medieval sculptures.
The Church in Bro is the major tourist attraction in Bro settlement of Gotland. The church's medieval structure is completely made out of stones and legends have it that the current structure dates back to 1240. It highlights rich Romanesque style of architecture. The interiors comprise of carvings and paintings from biblical scripts and also of the Passion of Christ.
The Visby City Wall is a defensive structure built around the boundaries of the city. Its construction dates it back to the 13th and 14th Century. Since 1995, the wall is a listed World Heritage Site.
To follow and understand the culture of the people of Gotland do visit the Gotland Museum. The museum houses other smaller galleries of different genres such as local history, lifestyle, and art. There are over 400,000 items at the museum with exhibits like clothes, agricultural objects, sculptures, fossils, and skeletons. The museum also has a collection of historic houses that were built in the earlier centuries constructed in various styles of architecture.
Almedalen is a public park on the Gotland island. It is here where the annual Almedalen Week is held. This yearly event is a much publicized interaction taking place between various leaders of the country. In the bygone era, the area surrounding the city was a bustling harbor. Owing to post-glacial adjustment, the port became extremely shallow and a new port was built in deep waters.
Lummelundagrottan is a forest area in Gotland. Its stretch covers an area of 17 hectares (42 acres). The famous sight here explored by most visitors is the caved entrance, known as the cave of robbers. It is the reserve's most popular attraction, visited by thousands of tourists every year.
Unlike other castles, Lojsta Slott may not have an attractive exterior or architecture. However, this is a historic fortress dating back to the middle-ages and was built for defense purposes. Now, in a state of ruins, this property usually interests art and history lovers. Its close proximity to Rammträsk lake, attracts number adventure lovers for swimming, canoeing and kayaking. In case you feel exhausted after all the fun, head to the nearby restaurant and cafe for a refreshing cup of coffee.
The Martebo Church in Gotland dates back to the 13th Century. Its structure reflects Gothic style of architecture. The church is famous for its many medieval sculptures.
One of Gotland island's smallest churches, Anga Church dates back to the 13th Century. The apse and choir were built in the year 1215 and remain the oldest elements of this Romanesque structure. The church's interior is adorned with several stunning frescoes and these were created in two different eras. The earliest ones date back to the 13th Century. The altarpiece is also of noteworthy importance and so is the 15th-century triumphal cross. Anga Church is one of the most beautifully preserved churches on the island.
The Church in Bro is the major tourist attraction in Bro settlement of Gotland. The church's medieval structure is completely made out of stones and legends have it that the current structure dates back to 1240. It highlights rich Romanesque style of architecture. The interiors comprise of carvings and paintings from biblical scripts and also of the Passion of Christ.
The Visby City Wall is a defensive structure built around the boundaries of the city. Its construction dates it back to the 13th and 14th Century. Since 1995, the wall is a listed World Heritage Site.