Roma Abbey Ruins

Romakloster, Sweden

Roma Abbey was built in 1164 by Cistercian monks. The monks established a religious and agricultural centre for the entire Baltic Sea region. After the Reformation in the early 16th century, the monastery was abandoned. It was then under the Danish Crown. The monastery building was partly demolished and the church was used as a stable. In 1645, through the peace treaty in Brömsebro, Gotland became Swedish again.

In 1733, County Governor Johan Dietrich Grönhagen, build a new stately residence, using material from the old monastery in the construction. No major changes have been made since then. It was used as the residence for the County Governor until 1822. Today impressive ruins are well known for the Shakesperian plays that are performed here every summer.

Address

Roma Kungsgården 746, Romakloster, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1164
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Finn Alpberg (3 years ago)
Best stage at Gotland always with good entertainments

Emelie Happel (4 years ago)
It was amazing experience at same time cold.

Andreea Galetschi (4 years ago)
Charming place, lots to do. Great giftshop.

christoffer roy (4 years ago)
Currently closed due to covid but beatuful place for a picknick

Bcn76 (5 years ago)
History place outside the Visby ??⚓

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