world reviewer
The Convent of St Gall, a perfect example of a great Carolingian monastery, was, from the 8th century to its secularization in 1805, one of the most important in Europe. Its library is one of the richest and oldest in the world and contains precious manuscripts such as the earliest-known architectural plan drawn on parchment. From 1755 to 1768, the conventual area was rebuilt in Baroque style. The cathedral and the library are the main features of this remarkable architectural complex, reflecting 12 centuries of continuous activity.
Copyright © UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved.
Written by 
World Reviewer Staff.
Comments, reviews and questions
There are no posts. Why not be the first to have your say?
Add a comment, review or question
Sponsored ads
Skiing Holidays in Austria
High-quality hotels, authentic villages in European resorts, half board. For skiing, cross-country or winter walking in dramatic alpine scenery.
www.inntravel.co.uk
Austria & Italy Mountain Bike
Easy paced 10 day holiday from Austria through the South Tyrol along the Via Claudia ending up at Lake Garda. From £1275 land only.
www.skedaddle.co.uk
Hooked on Walking Holidays
Hooked on Walking specialise in European Walking & Hiking holidays & offer a complete range of itineraries from gentle walks to high alpine tours.
www.walking-europe.co.uk
Hooked On Cycling Holidays
Hooked On Cycling holidays specialise in taking you to the best cycling regions in Europe with the best hand picked routes.
www.hookedoncycling.co.uk
Central & Eastern Europe
Visit the heart of Europe: mediaeval towns, imperial splendour & bistros in remote villages. Discover the variety of this region.
www.tauck.com
Advertise here
Who's been here
Similar experiences
Sistine Chapel
This famously and meticulously decorated chapel is best known for its Michelangelos and for being the site of the Papal conclav…
St Peters Basilica
The most famous church in the world, St Peters is one of four great papal basilicas in Rome, and the place of pilgrimage for al…
Chartres Cathedral
Two pointed, pale grey Gothic towers pierce the air on either side of the magnificent rose window on the western side of Chartr…
What's nearby
Zeppelin Flight
Long before flying became a perfunctory experience, Zeppelin airships were developed in Friedrichshafen, and offered the luxury…
Die Deutsche Alpenstrasse
The 500km German Alpine Road traverses the Bavarian Alps via a route along pretty lakes, green valleys and alpine towns. The r…
Bregenz Opera Festival
Alongside the pretty Alpine town of Bregenz, with its meandering cobbled streets and imposing, old city wall lies the serene La…
