St. Gallen Cathedral, Abbey cathedral in St. Gallen, Switzerland
St. Gallen Cathedral is a baroque brick church in St. Gallen, Switzerland, with two slender towers rising from its facade. The towers stand symmetrically on either side of the rotunda, creating a balanced profile above the old town squares.
The current church was built between 1756 and 1767 under the direction of Johann Caspar Bagnato, Gabriel Loser and Peter Thumb to replace a Carolingian predecessor. The rotunda received ceiling frescoes by Antonio Moretto in 1824 during a comprehensive renovation of the interior.
This church functions as the seat of the diocese and hosts regular services where locals gather for prayer alongside visitors examining the stucco work. The building's name honors Gallus, an Irish monk who settled in the valley during the early 7th century.
The building opens its doors during the day for visitors who wish to explore the interior and reach the gallery. Guided tours provide insight into the architecture and explain details of the stucco work in the choir and altar area.
Four large statues of saints stand at the northern portal and greet visitors before the main entrance. These figures were created during the first construction phase and remain a notable accent of the facade.
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