Abbey of Saint Gall
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- Best time to go
- April–October
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
The Abbey of Saint Gall in northeastern Switzerland was one of the most important monasteries in medieval Europe, and its precinct is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Baroque cathedral, rebuilt in the eighteenth century, dazzles with frescoed ceilings, pale green and gold decoration and a richly carved choir. Beside it lies the Abbey Library, a serene hall considered among the most beautiful in the world, holding thousands of manuscripts including works copied by early medieval monks.
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