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title: Abbey Cathedral of Saint Gall
author: James Blake Wiener
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
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# Abbey Cathedral of Saint Gall

_Authored by [James Blake Wiener](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/jbw288/)_

## Image File

[![Abbey Cathedral of Saint Gall](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9736.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9736.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Convent of St Gall, located in St. Gallen, Switzerland, is a perfect example of a great Carolingian monastery, was, from the 8th century CE to its secularization in 1805 CE, one of the most important in [Europe](https://www.worldhistory.org/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 CE, 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. According to Catholic tradition, it was founded by the Irish [Saint Gall](https://www.worldhistory.org/Saint_Gall/) in c. 720 CE.

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## About the Author

James Blake Wiener has a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswiener)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Wiener, J. B. (2018, December 17). Abbey Cathedral of Saint Gall. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9736/abbey-cathedral-of-saint-gall/>
### Chicago
Wiener, James Blake. "Abbey Cathedral of Saint Gall." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 17, 2018. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9736/abbey-cathedral-of-saint-gall/>.
### MLA
Wiener, James Blake. "Abbey Cathedral of Saint Gall." *World History Encyclopedia*, 17 Dec 2018, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9736/abbey-cathedral-of-saint-gall/>.

## License & Copyright

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