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1. whc.unesco.org › en › listHanseatic Town of Visby - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   The Hanseatic Town of Visby is a unique example of a northern European medieval walled trading town with a preserved and notably complete townscape and assemblage of high-quality historic structures.

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2. www.hanse.org › en › hanseHanseatic city of Visby

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   Visby, on the island Gotland, is one of the best-preserved Hanseatic cities and is listed by UNESCO as World Heritage. The town wall, the many church ruins and warehouses, and narrow lanes bear witness of the Hanse era.

3. www.reddit.com › r › papertownsReconstruction of Visby during the Middle Ages. Located on ...

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   Reconstruction of Visby during the Middle Ages. Located on the island of Gotland (Sweden), it was a flourishing center of trade and crafts, and an important member of the Hanseatic League, earning the epithet 'queen of the sea'. Today it is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Scandinavia. : r/papertowns.

4. www.ecksplorer.com › blog › a-closer-look-at-theA Closer Look at the Hanseatic Town of Visby in Gotland ...

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   Oct 23, 2023 · The town of Visby is the best preserved medieval city in all of Scandinavia, most exemplified by its still-standing city walls and defensive towers. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features many churches (Visby Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Nicolai Ruin).

5. visitsweden.com › southern-sweden › gotlandVisby – a Swedish fairytale town on the island of Gotland

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   Sep 28, 2023 · This well-preserved medieval Hanseatic town dates back to the 12th century and contains several remarkable church ruins from the period such as St Clemens, St Nicolai and Drotten’s ruins, and the St Karin church ruin with its high arches.

6. www.historyhit.com › locations › visbyVisby - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Jun 17, 2021 · Visby in Gotland, Sweden, is a unique example of a northern European medieval walled trading town with a well-preserved townscape and collection of historic buildings. As a Hanseatic Town (a part of the Hanseatic League), Visby has historically been a thriving trading port and town, with a powerful trade alliance originating in Lubeck, Germany.

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   Is Visby a Hanseatic town?

   • As a Hanseatic Town (a part of the Hanseatic League), Visby has historically been a thriving trading port and town, with a powerful trade alliance originating in Lubeck, Germany. Visby is located on the Island of Gotland, around 100km east of the mainland in the Baltic Sea.

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   Is Visby a World Heritage City?

   • Since 1995 the medieval city center is World Heritage: Hanseatic Town of Visby What is the city known for? The 3,5 km long town wall, the church ruins, the Botanical Garden, the picturesque alleys with an abundance of roses. Visby, on the island Gotland, is one of the best-preserved Hanseatic cities and is listed by UNESCO as World Heritage.

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   Is Visby a good place to live?

   • The town of Visby is the best preserved medieval city in all of Scandinavia, most exemplified by its still-standing city walls and defensive towers. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features many churches (Visby Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Nicolai Ruin). Also, Stora Torget features many nice shops and restaurants.

   A Closer Look at the Hanseatic Town of Visby in Gotland, Sweden

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   Is Visby a medieval town?

   • Criterion (iv): The Hanseatic Town of Visby is an outstanding example of a North European medieval walled town which reflects with remarkable completeness its essentially late 13th-century form and function as one of the most important trading towns of the Hanseatic League between 1161 and 1360.

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8. www.worldheritagesite.org › list › VisbyVisby | For UNESCO World Heritage Travellers

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   Visby was the main centre of the Hanseatic League in the Baltic Sea from the 12th to the 14th century. Among the most notable historical remains are its medieval street plan, the 3.4-km long stone wall called "Ringmuren" that encircles the city, the merchant houses and Romanesque churches.