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Abbey Library (Stiftsbibliothek)


Abbey Library (Stiftsbibliothek)
Klosterhof 6D
St. Gallen
Switzerland
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“Stiftsbibliothek (Abbey Library)” Frommer's
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 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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“My Favorit in St.Gallen”
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5 of 5 stars
stejan   1 contribution
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Jul 12, 2008

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

“Abbey Library”
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4 of 5 stars
MInt15   2 contributions
Singapore
Feb 8, 2008

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

“My favorite plan in St. Gallen!”
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5 of 5 stars
iccheese   2 contributions
St. George, Utah
Mar 8, 2007
3/4 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