Old town of St. Gallen
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You will find numerous architecturally significant sights in the historic old town of St. Gallen. These include the Abbey District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Abbey Library and the Abbey Church.
The old town of St. Gallen in Switzerland is rich in historical and cultural sights. The Abbey Library, for example, is one of the oldest and most beautiful libraries in the world with an impressive collection of medieval manuscripts. The collegiate church is a baroque cathedral and a masterpiece of the 18th century.
The market square is a central square in the old town with historic buildings and many cafés and restaurants. Gallusplatz is named after the city's founder, the Irish monk Gallus. The Gallus Chapel is also located here. The Marktgasse and Multergasse are ideal for shopping and strolling. These streets are also lined with well-preserved half-timbered houses and historic buildings.
The old town of St. Gallen offers a fascinating mix of history, culture and architecture, transporting visitors back to bygone times while at the same time being modern and vibrant.
Contact
St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus
Bankgasse 9
9001
St. Gallen
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)71 227 37 37
Fax +41 (0)71 227 37 67
info@st.gallen-bodensee.ch
st.gallen-bodensee.ch
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