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      • A former Viking site on the island of Gotland, Visby was the main centre of the Hanseatic League in the Baltic from the 12th to the 14th century. Its 13th-century ramparts and more than 200 warehouses and wealthy merchants' dwellings from the same period make it the best-preserved fortified commercial city in northern Europe.
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    A former Viking site on the island of Gotland, Visby was the main centre of the Hanseatic League in the Baltic from the 12th to the 14th century. Its 13th-century ramparts and more than 200 warehouses and wealthy merchants' dwellings from the same period make it the best-preserved fortified commercial city in northern Europe.

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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VisbyVisby - Wikipedia

    The Hanseatic city of Visby is arguably the best-preserved medieval city in Scandinavia, and, since 1995, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Among the most notable historical remains are the 3.4 km (2.1 mi) long town wall that encircles the town center, and a number of church ruins .

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

    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.

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

    Jun 17, 2021 · 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. History of Visby Visby is located on the Island of Gotland, around 100km east of the mainland in the Baltic Sea.

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

    The Hanseatic Town of Visby is a well-preserved medieval walled town. 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 ...

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

    Oct 23, 2023 · The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features many churches (Visby Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Nicolai Ruin). Also, Stora Torget featu 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.

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

    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. The Artlenburg Privilege of 1161 – a treaty between the Gotlanders and the German Duke Henry the Lion is often considered as ...

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