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Abbey Library (Stiftsbibliothek)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in St. Gallen
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Library, Architectural building
Address: Klosterhof 6D St. Gallen
Switzerland
Tel: 071/227-34-16
Fax: 41 71 227 34 16

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5 of 5 stars
Centurion, South Africa
9 Dec 2009

I love old buildings, churches, cathedrals etc, and this is attraction is rated as one of my favourite. You cannot help but stand and stare up at the ceiling with your mouth gaping open. Your mind is boggled when you see how old the manuscripts are, and you are amazed at how well they are preserved and how they have... more

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5 of 5 stars
St. Gallen, Switzerland
12 Jul 2008

It's the most beautiful Library I ever saw!! more

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4 of 5 stars
Singapore
8 Feb 2008
1
person found this review helpful

The Abbey Library is an UNESCO World Heritage site, located at the cathedral. Built in the 18th century, the library is small, but very impressive. Walking into the library immediately makes one feel as if we're being transported back in time, where books were handwritten and well treasured. With a bit more imagination (and a help of a tour guide),... more

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5 of 5 stars
St. George, Utah
8 Mar 2007
3
people found this review helpful

It is amazing to see a building with so much history still in one peice in Europe. I especially loved it around Christmas time with giant Christmas tree in the square! The "Altstadt" near is one of my favorites because it has this metropo-farmer feeling that I have never had anywhere else in the world! more

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Abbey Library (Stiftsbibliothek) Address

Klosterhof 6D, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Tel: 071/227-34-16 Fax: 41 71 227 34 16