City wall of Visby

The limestone fortification extends for 3.4 kilometers around Visby, featuring 27 large towers and 9 smaller towers along its perimeter.

Construction of the wall began in the 1270s and reached completion in the 1350s when additional towers were added to protect against Danish invasion.

The wall stands as the centerpiece of the UNESCO World Heritage site, representing northern European medieval military architecture and urban planning.

Visitors can walk the complete circuit of the wall, accessing various sections through preserved gates including Österport and Norderport.

The Kruttornet tower at the harbor entrance holds the distinction of being the oldest non-religious structure in the Nordic countries.

Location: Region Gotland

Inception: 13 century

Length: 3,300 m

Part of: Hanseatic town of Visby

GPS coordinates: 57.64028,18.29444

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:59