Abbey of Saint Gall
Fürstabtei St. Gallen
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St. Gallen
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#100 in Switzerland
The Abbey of Saint Gall, located in St. Gallen, Switzerland, is a historic monastic complex with origins dating back to the 8th century. Founded by Saint Othmar on the site where the Irish monk Gallus had established a hermitage, the abbey became a major center of learning and culture during the Carolingian Renaissance. Its renowned library, one of the oldest in the world, houses a vast collection of medieval manuscripts and rare books. The baroque cathedral, completed in the 18th century, is a stunning architectural masterpiece, featuring ornate decorations and impressive frescoes.
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