St. Hans' & St. Peter's Church Ruins

Visby, Sweden

St. Hans and St. Peter churches were built side by side during the 1200s. St. Peter was consecrated to the apostle Peter. St. Hans, which was the larger church, was dedicated to St. John the Evangelist. It was where the Lutheran doctrine for the first time preached on the island. In 1527, however, Bishop Brask turned Lutherans out from the church. But as soon as the bishop sailed to Denmark, Lutherans worships were started again. Churches were demolished in 1600-1800s and the stone was used among others to construct Lythbergska house. In 1982 a beautifully decorated gravestone was found in the ruins of in St. Hans, dating from 1050s.

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S:t Hansgatan 11, Visby, Sweden
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Urs Brunschweiler (7 months ago)
Had some nice beer and a fantastic beef stew here. The atmosphere is simple and cozy and the toilets are very clean!
Teodora Mechea (9 months ago)
The most beautiful place I ever had coffee in. And this is no exaggeration. The courtyard makes you feel like you’re in Lord of The Rings. Amazing coffee, amazing music choice and wonderful atmosphere overall. The staff were impeccable yet friendly. The pies were exemplary and so was lunch.
Gita (9 months ago)
Looks deceivingly small from the outside, you’ll see it’s much larger and beautiful once you enter. The ruins in the back garden provide scenic drama. Been here twice on two separate days. We ordered Cortados and cake. The Lemon Cheesecake is fresh and citrusy and very tasty. The Chocolate is sticky and sweet(not too sweet) and everything a good chocolate cake should be. The Cortados could be hotter.
Costas Pom (10 months ago)
The highlight of this café is the scenery, you are sitting in the garden between the ruins of a church. We had a basque cheesecake and a lemon pie with coffee. Both tasted really good and were fresh. The staff was very friendly. It is expensive (220kr for 2 coffees and 2 pieces of cake) was expected considering the view. Recommended.
Lance Funch (2 years ago)
A very lovely place for coffee. We didn't try any food but we had two lattes, one with caramel. Tasted very good, and the atmosphere is fantastic! Lovely scenario by the ruins and under open sky. I highly recommend this place. Felt very relaxing sitting there.
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