Abbey of Saint Gall, Benedictine abbey and UNESCO World Heritage site in St. Gallen, Switzerland
The religious complex includes a Catholic cathedral with a library containing over 160,000 volumes within white and pastel Rococo decorated halls.
Irish monk Saint Gall established a hermitage in 720, which Charles Martel later transformed into a monastery under Saint Othmar's leadership.
The library maintains medieval manuscripts and rare books, making it one of the most important research centers for medieval studies.
The site offers combined tickets granting access to the Abbey Library, Vaulted Cellar, and Exhibition Space, while cathedral entry remains free.
The Abbey Library preserves the earliest known architectural plan drawn on parchment, depicting an ideal monastery layout from the 9th century.
Location: St. Gallen
Inception: 720
Founders: Saint Gall
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: list of cultural properties in St. Gall
Address: Klosterhof 1–8, 9000 St. Gallen 9004
Website: https://stiftsbibliothek.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.42353,9.37750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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