Former dominican convent of St. Catherine

The late Gothic religious complex includes a church building and cloister within its remaining historical structures at Katharinengasse 15 in St. Gallen.

The monastery began as an Augustinian establishment in 1228, transformed into a Dominican convent in 1368, and ceased religious activities following the Reformation in 1555.

The monastery complex holds designation as a Class A Swiss cultural property, representing both Dominican architectural traditions and medieval religious heritage in Switzerland.

The historical church maintains irregular opening hours, while visitors can explore the cloister area and access the library during scheduled times.

The convent retains its original 15th-century structure despite experiencing a significant fire in 1418 that required extensive reconstruction efforts.

Location: St. Gallen

Location: St. Gallen Constituency

Location: canton St. Gallen

Address: Katharinengasse 15

GPS coordinates: 47.42690,9.37667

Latest update: March 14, 2025 00:19