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Swedish landform
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The southern part of Gotland includes towns such as Hemse, Ljugarn and Burgsvik. It's a quiet region, with scenic beaches and some of the most famous rauks.
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Two nearby rauk fields.
The rauk is said to resemble a human face in profile from the right angle.
A 10th century village ruin where the master house was 60 metres long, and a modern replica of the village.
A nature reserve on a peninsula with a lighthouse.
Gotland's largest grave mound.
Herta beach
A sand beach.
A stable for Icelandic horses.
A hotel and restaurant.
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