Ljugarn

Gotland


Ljugarn is a small east-coast seaside resort. There are impressive raukar formations at Folhammar Nature Reserve, 2km north. Southwest of Ljugarn and the village of Alskog, the imposing Garde church has four extraordinary medieval lychgates and an upside-down medieval key in the door; the original 12th-century roof is still visible.


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