St. Karin's Church Ruins & Stora Torget
S:ta Karins kyrkoruin
The Gothic ruins of a 13th-century Franciscan monastery church, with tall pointed arches that connect to the old town's main square.
The ruins of St. Karin's Church stand on the south side of the old town's main square, Stora Torget. They were originally the church of a 13th-century Franciscan monastery, which was abandoned after the Reformation. Today the tall Gothic pointed arches, columns and roofless nave remain, and sunlight streaming through the arches makes for stunning photos. In summer, concerts and medieval week events are held inside. You can buy a ticket to enter, while at other times you can usually view it from behind the railings. The area around the main square has restaurants, cafés and a summer market, making it the natural starting point for a walk through the old town.
Opening hours
Summer about 10:00–18:00; square open all day
Nearby sights
- Visby City Wall
- Visby Cathedral (St. Mary's)
- St. Clemens Church Ruins
- Gotland Museum (Fornsalen)
- Visby Botanical Garden
- Fiskargränd
- St. Nicolai Church Ruins
- Kruttornet (Powder Tower)