St. Johannsen Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Gals, Switzerland.
St. Johannsen Abbey stands as a substantial stone religious complex featuring traditional monastic architecture with multiple wings and connecting corridors.
The abbey functioned as a Benedictine monastery until 1528, when changes in religious practices throughout Switzerland led to its closure and repurposing.
The structure holds class B status in the Swiss cultural property registry, marking its importance as a regional landmark within the canton of Bern.
The abbey now operates as a correctional facility at St. Johannsen 41 in Le Landeron, combining historical preservation with modern institutional functions.
Between 1961 and 1971, workers dismantled and reconstructed parts of the abbey using original materials to maintain its historical authenticity.
Location: Gals
Part of: list of cultural properties in Gals
GPS coordinates: 47.04550,7.06907
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:24
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