Whether St. Karin or St. Katarina, it is certainly the most striking church ruins of the city of Visby on Gotland. Together with the associated monastery, the former church was built between 1233 and 1250 by the Franciscans. These themselves had only founded their order here on Gotland in 1210.

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June 12, 2021

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Huge ruin, impressive to look at. Right on the main square

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August 19, 2021

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Imposing ruin in the middle of Visby.
Baptisms are still taking place here.

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