Landmarks of medieval Hanseatic town Visby
Kruttornet gunpowder tower Gotland Sweden The oldest landmark of Visby It was the first tower and its purpose was to control and defend the entrance to the harbour of Visby Membership of Hansa made the town rich and during the 12th and 13th centuries it became one of the most prominent towns in the Baltic Sea region Today Visby is the best preserved medieval town in Northern Europe and has been on UNESCO s world heritage list since 1995 Not surprisingly it is a popular tourist destination Island of Gotland Baltic Sweden
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Location: Visby, Gotland, Sweden
Photo credit: © Ladi Kirn / Alamy / Afripics
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