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Hidden gems in Visby

Visby’s quieter corners feature a blend of 19th-century horticulture and rugged coastal geography. The DBW's Botanical Garden, established in 1855, utilizes a sheltered microclimate to grow exotic species among medieval ruins. In the historic center, Packhusplan serves as the city's oldest square, marked by a bronze sculpture and fountain. Further south, the limestone cliffs at Rövar Liljas håla and Lillklev offer elevated viewpoints overlooking the Baltic Sea, with the former housing a natural cave historically linked to local folklore.

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DBW's Botanical Garden

Historic botanical garden established in 1855 by the society Sällskapet DBW. It features a unique microclimate for exotic plants and contains medieval ruins alongside diverse plant collections.
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Packhusplan

Oldest square in the city that once served as its central hub. It features a small garden area with a fountain and a bronze sculpture.
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Linné

Memorial dedicated to the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, situated near the botanical gardens.
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Rövar Liljas håla

Natural cave and viewpoint on the limestone cliffs south of Visby, historically associated with a local legendary outlaw.
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Lillklev

Elevated coastal viewpoint providing views of the Baltic Sea and the cliffs of the Högklint nature reserve.
DBW's Botanical Garden
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Packhusplan
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Linné

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