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Gotland, Sweden
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A zoo.
In Roma (also called Romakloster), 20 km from Visby, there are ruins of a Cistercian monastery from the 1160s, and a manor (Roma kungsgård). The manor is a popular destination and there are theatre performances in the church ruins in summer.
Gothemshammar
An ancient hill fort.
A nature reserve with rauks.
A nature reserve.
A medieval church.
Peninsula with wet meadows by the shores (strandängar). The vegetation is rich partly due to the long time use as pasture. Great for birdwatching. Remains of a stronghold of the Victual Brothers, built 1396 (soon destroyed by the Teutonic Order) and a 1710s fortress at the same place. Dogs need to be on a leash. No campfires. Ordinary nature reserve restrictions.
A nature reserve named for its ancient hill fort.
An archaeological site.
A grave field.
Gotlands Hesselby Jernväg
1878–1960 there was a railway to Roma (the station some distance from the manor and monastery), and a heritage railway remains: (891 mm, reconstructed along part of the former route, with some of the original stock).
The Gotland pony (gotlandsruss) is the only wild pony breed in Sweden. In the early 20th century the breed was close to extinction, wherefore the "Lojsta Moor" reserve was set up. Still today a herd of wild russes roam the moor. During the summer the reserve can be accessed during guided tours.
A long sand beach.
A broad sand beach.
A broad sand beach.
A long sand beach. Undeniably the most popular beach on Gotland.
A pottery store.
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