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Gotland tourist information
Gotland tourist information
In early history, Gotland was an independent kingdom and still today, the older generations don't see themselves as Swedes - they are nothing but Gotlanders.
During the Hansa period in the Middle Age, Visby and Gotland was an important stop on the international trade routes on the Baltic Sea. The island lost its role after a Danish war in the 14th century. The Danes took control over the island for 300 years and in the mid 17th century, the island became Swedish.
The island holds many medieval memories; old farmlands and over 90 churches, all with different architechture.
Visby is the largest town with over 20,000 inhabitants. The town is crowded during summers.
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