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Abbey Library of Saint Gall

The Abbey Library of St. Gallen preserves manuscripts and documents reflecting monastic copying, study and administration. Its Baroque hall and Carolingian plan offer insight into the medieval organisation of knowledge.

Abbey Library of Saint Gall
Photo by Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Manuscripts and the collection’s continuity.
  • The Carolingian plan of St. Gallen.
  • The Baroque hall and the transmission of written knowledge.
Abbey Library of Saint Gall
Photo by Roy Egloff Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Abbey Library of Saint Gall
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Square and cathedral in the Abbey District of St. Gallen

St Gallen: bringing together a monastic library and a textile city

A day in St Gallen can connect medieval manuscripts, Baroque architecture and a textile industry that still offers clues to understanding the city.

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Profile updated: 24/09/2026