St. John's Abbey in the Thurtal
St. John's Abbey in the Thurtal, Benedictine monastery in Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Switzerland
The monastery complex features stone buildings with a parish church situated in the Thurtal valley surrounded by Alpine mountains.
Established in the mid-12th century, the monastery received protection from Pope Eugene III on October 4, 1152, confirming its autonomy and possessions.
The monastery held extensive manuscript collections and served as a center of learning, managing properties across Toggenburg and the Rhine Valley.
The former monastic buildings now house the Johanneum educational center, which provides specialized instruction and support services.
After a fire in 1626, the entire monastic community relocated to Sidwald near Nesslau, now known as Neu St. Johann.
Location: canton St. Gallen
Location: Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
Address: Dorf 401_404
GPS coordinates: 47.19464,9.28531
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:29
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