Events to Attend In Gotland
There are several events organized in Gotland through the year many of which are of particular interest to the tourists.
The Politician Week has become a popular draw for locals and visitors alike. The Politician Week is organized in the Almedalen Park in the town of Visby every year and is marked by Swedish politicians from all over the country speaking to the public and exchanging views and opinions regarding various national aspects with the people.
The Medieval Week is another popular event organized in Gotland. The event is a weeklong festival that takes place in the first half of August every year. The event has become a tradition in the city and is marked with displays, events and festivities.
Culture of Gotland
Originally, the residents of Gotland spoke a language indigenous to the region, known as Gutnish. However, over time the people of Gotland have adopted a strain of Swedish that is known as Gotländska. Establishment owners speak English as well; hence tourists do not have any trouble in communicating with them while visiting the province.
Traditional games are the trademark of the culture of Gotland. Most of the games that are popular in Gotland, such as Varpa and Kubb, involve skill. These games, in spite of being traditional, are still popular as ever in the country, with the young and the old alike. The games can be observed in full glory during the summer months and they are an integral part of the celebrations of the Midsummer’s Eve each year. The games are an intrinsic part of the identity of the island.
The culture of Gotland also lays special emphasis on the arts of folklore and storytelling. There are several local legends and famous myths that have been passed down through the generations over time.
The Churches in Gotland
The island of Gotland is very famous for the several churches that are found on it. There are 94 different medieval churches found in Gotland. Since the churches are an important tourist attraction and that they have played an important role in the history and culture of the region, great pains have been taken to restore and reconstruct the religious monuments to keep them in excellent condition.
There are two predominant styles of architecture to be found in most of the churches: Gothic and Romanesque. The more ancient churches have been built in the latter style while the newer churches have been built in the former. The most ancient piece of art to be found in one of the Gotland churches is said to date back as far as the 12th century.
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