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7 Street-by-Street: Visby

A town of roses and ruins, the walled city of Visby is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as a popular party
town in summer, when it fills up with holiday-makers from
the mainland. Its cobbled streets are lined with picturesque
cottages, haunting medieval ruins and a multitude of cafés
and bars. Away from the busy, more touristy parts of
Strandgatan, Stora Torget and around the pleasure boat
harbour, the evocative ambience recalls the town’s
medieval history (see p171). This is also evident from the Konstmuseet
imposing town wall and its many towers, including Visby Town Wall by Hanna Pauli
Kruttornet (the Gunpowder Tower). (1864–1940) is on display in the
Museum of Art.

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Burmeisterska Huset A N
Hans Burmeister, a wealthy merchant G A
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For hotels and restaurants in this area see p286 and p297
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