Trojaborg, Visby

Innerstaden, Sweden

The island of Gotland has many stone labyrinths, but the most famous is Trojaborg in Visby. It may have its origins in a pagan cult, but in more recent times it has been used for games and festivities.

Address

S:t Göransgatan 31, Innerstaden, Sweden

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Details

Founded: Medieval or earlier
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Sweden
Historical period: Roman Iron Age (Sweden)

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Fladderpatten 123 (2 years ago)
Yes you. A stone labyrinth you could say. Not very impressive but the forest path nearby. Wow ?

Helge Rasmus Baad (3 years ago)
Very fresh hotel with good staff and very good rooms!

Jesper Löfberg (5 years ago)
Re-living my childhood

camilla andersson (6 years ago)
Cozy place with many walking paths

Alex Pietrow (7 years ago)

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