• Visby Cathedral was not originally built as a cathedral, but as a church for the German traders who visited Visby during the 13th century.[2]...
  • The church was consecrated in 1225 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and has been the cathedral of the Diocese of Visby since 1572.
  • S:t Mary Cathedral has a central position within the old wall fortification in the once great Hansa city of Visby.
  • Architecturally, Visby Cathedral exhibits characteristics that align with medieval German models, particularly those from Westphalia and the Rhineland.
  • Visby Cathedral (also known as St. Mary’s Church) is the only survived medieval church in Visby. It was originally built for German merchants and inaugurated in...
  • Interesting facts: 1. Built in the 13th Century, Visby Cathedral is the only medieval cathedral in Sweden to have been preserved with its original towers.
  • The south façade of Visby cathedral is an impressive example of the Romanesque style. To the left is the great chapel, and to the right is the so-called bridal portal.
  • Today, Visby Cathedral is the only remaining medieval church in the old Hanseatic city of Visby, the historic city centre of Visby, which is surrounded by a city wall.
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