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What to do and see in Canton of St. Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland including Gemeindemuseum Rothus, Bad RagARTz, Bergwerk Gonzen, Abbey of Saint Gall, Stiftsbibliothek, Kathedrale St.Gallen, Rathaus, Schloss Rapperswil, Wil's Tower (Wiler Turm), Kirche St. Karl Borromaus.
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1. Gemeindemuseum Rothus
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Bad RagARTz
3. Bergwerk Gonzen
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Different tours are offered to visit this mine which origins in roman times. Visits from few hours up to 2 day tours with overnight stay in the mine are offered.
4. Abbey of Saint Gall
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
The Abbey Complex of St Gall is a miracle of tradition. Attractive exhibitions in the Abbey Library, the Vaulted Cellar and the Exhibition Space present a unique treasure trove of manuscript books, charters and prints. The Abbey complex with its baroque cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historical collections in the Abbey Archive and the Abbey Library are included in the UN
5. Stiftsbibliothek
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4.5 based on 1,061 reviews
The Abbey Library St. Gallen, famous for its beautiful baroque hall, is one of the oldest libraries in the world. And it holds one of the most important manuscript collections in Europe, especially for the Carolingian and Ottonian period from the 8th to the 11th century. The collection is presented to the visitors in changing and thematised expositions. The library forms the central part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Convent of St. Gallen.
Reviewed By sesphd - Paradise Valley, United States
The library is precious and one has to wear slippers they provide as the floor is being preserved with its lovely inlaid wood. The paintings and the books are breathtaking.
6. Kathedrale St.Gallen
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4.5 based on 665 reviews
The cathedral represents one of the last monumental Baroque monastic constructions in Europe. It was built from 1755 to 1767 under the direction of Vorarlberg native and master builder Johann Michael Beer. The choir stalls with 84 lovely carved seats and the historic organ are works of art in and of themselves. Every Tuesday, there is a Evening Prayer (Domvesper)at 5.30 P.M. The inside of the church is painted in vibrant colours and adorned with stucco, and the interior is decorated with numerous carvings. A serene atmosphere prevails in the church thanks to the soft lighting and malachite green stucco. After the secularisation of the Convent in 1805, the church became a parish church and 1847 at the same time cathedral of the new founded diocese. In 2013, the altar area was renewed. Especially impressive is the baptism fountain with the respecting of the frescos of the cupola. Beside the different liturgy Services and concerts there are also guided tours, for example from may to September every Saturday at 10.30 A.M. (Free admission, collect).
Reviewed By saibot - Huntersville, United States
All of my St. Gallen reviews have the caveat that St. Gallen is nice, but not worth a separate trip. If it's on your way somewhere else it's a decent stop with a few things to see. This cathedral is spectacular, & the surrounding area nice to walk around in & explore. It was nice at night too.
7. Rathaus
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
8. Schloss Rapperswil
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4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By Extraterrestrial - Wettingen, Switzerland
great castle with astonishing view over the city, lakes and to the mountains, wonderful rose garden, beautiful church and chapel, only a few steps to the old monastery
9. Wil's Tower (Wiler Turm)
10. Kirche St. Karl Borromaus
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
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