Decision : CONF 203 VIII.C.1
Inscription: The Hanseatic Town of Visby (Sweden)
The Hanseatic Town of Visby
731
Sweden
C(iv) (v)
The Committee decided to inscribe this site on the basis of criteria (iv) and (v) considering its outstanding universal value, representing a unique example of a north European medieval walled town which preserves with remarkable completeness a townscape and assemblage of high-quality ancient buildings.
It also congratulated the Swedish authorities for the conservation programme undertaken over the past few years safeguarding the outer walls and preserving the authenticity of the property.
Decision Code: CONF 203 VIII.C.1
Themes: Inscriptions on the World Heritage List
States Parties (1): Sweden
Properties (1): Hanseatic Town of Visby
Year: 1995
