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Monday, March 29, 2021

Baroque Abbey of St. Gall and Library, UNESCO World Heritage Site

 

On Friday, April 27 of 1984 we went visiting St. Gallen and went inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site Baroque Abbey and its equally high Baroque Library
In the morning, while Pieter went with Max to the mushroom farm, I joined Barbara to Appenzell for grocery shopping and buying some Appenzell cheese; famous from that region.
Had to capture this typical home...
It is the façade from HAMPI FÄSSLER APPENZELLER SENNENHANDWERK seven generations!
In the afternoon Barbara and Max, Pieter and I visited this UNESCO site for a guided tour.
Inside the Abbey of St. Gall and view to the high altar.
Abbey of St. Gall Baroque choir chairs...
Inside the Convent's Library
That was oh so impressive to see work as old as from the 8th century.
This library is one of the richest and oldest in the world and contains precious manuscripts on parchment.
Short informative 2:36 video Convent of St Gall (UNESCO/NHK) Click Watch on YouTube!!!
After our visit inside the Abbey and the library, Pieter captured me on Gallusplatz square.
To the left on the building you partly read the text GASTHOF SCHWANEN...
The huge tree I was standing next to is seen here in its full summer beauty.
Gallusplatz square in the old town St. Gallen, Switzerland 
Above you see very well the GASTHOF SCHWANEN and building that Pieter captured with me near huge tree.
Gallusbrunnen fountain is seen in center here and Convent's Library to the right

Stay tuned for more...

Previous posts:
My First Cross Country Skiing and Special Gift for Pieter's Years of Consulting
Happy Reunion with Swiss Kuhn Family & United States Consulate for our Permanent Visa
Pieter Co-Speaker at ISMS in Amsterdam-Wageningen 1965 | Mentioning Jörg Kuhn Visiting A.G.
{My Hand Knitted & Hand Embroidered Sweater} | About the Hand Embroidered Sweater that I wore
Husband Pieter Doing it ALL | manager August Enzler and Hans Jörg Kuhn on new patio in May 1985

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18 comments:

  1. ParnassusMarch 30, 2021 at 3:44 AM

    Hello Mariette, I especially admire the exterior of the Abbey. Instead of a confused mass of elaborate carvings, the building is overall rather chaste and elegant, and the carving confined to the top center of the facade, where it does the most good in defining and highlighting the building. I would love to visit the library. I formerly spent a lot of time in rare book libraries, and would love to view their holdings.
    --Jim

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 30, 2021 at 9:45 AM

      Dearest Jim,
      Yes the Abbey of St. Gall does have a perfect exterior and gets highlighted in a perfect way.
      The library is quite impressive and let's hope you ever will end up viewing it!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Victor S E MoubarakMarch 30, 2021 at 6:51 AM

    What a splendid building. And so wonderful photos of all your travels. How lucky you are.

    God bless always.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 30, 2021 at 9:46 AM

      Dearest Victor,
      Thank you and yes, those are indeed wonderful memories of mushroom friends being photographed.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Martha Jane OrlandoMarch 30, 2021 at 10:03 AM

    That abbey is spectacular, Mariette! How I would love to visit it one day.
    Blessings!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 30, 2021 at 10:36 AM

      Dearest Martha Jane,
      Yes it is quite an experience being there! You will manage to go there, if you really want to.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. Anne Hagman-NiilolaMarch 30, 2021 at 11:41 AM

    Incredibly beautiful building.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 30, 2021 at 11:59 AM

      Dearest Anne,
      Yes it is and those ancient books are even more incredible.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. VENTANA DE FOTOMarch 30, 2021 at 1:32 PM

    Tiene un hermoso edificio la Abadía. La fachada tiene una bella arquitectura y en su interior tiene adornos recargados , como corresponde al estilo barroco.

    Besos

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 30, 2021 at 4:14 PM

      Querida Antónia,
      ¡Esta Abadía de St. Gall es una verdadera joya barroca! Nos encantó la visita guiada y también la biblioteca con sus antiguos tesoros.
      Abrazos,
      Mariette

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  6. Anajá SchmitzMarch 30, 2021 at 2:08 PM

    Que linda igreja. Sonho em poder conhecer um dia lugares tão lindo.
    Obrigada por compartilhar. E obrigada pela visita.
    Bjos tenha uma ótima semana.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 30, 2021 at 4:17 PM

      Querida Anajá,
      Sim, este com certeza era um belo prédio para visitar! Vamos esperar que um dia você seja capaz.
      Aproveite para visitá-lo...
      Abraços,
      Mariette

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  7. Coisas de FeltroMarch 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM

    So beautiful. I love places with history.

    Coisas de Feltro

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 30, 2021 at 8:02 PM

      Dearest Christina,
      Exactly the same for both of us, anything related to history is of our interest!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. Jo-Anne's RamblingsMarch 30, 2021 at 7:28 PM

    A bloody great post

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 30, 2021 at 8:02 PM

      Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Thank you and that is only possible with images from such exceptional places.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 31, 2021 at 7:52 AM

    Oh la! The Convent library is superb Mariette, I do love libraries. You have shown lots of amazing architecture here 💜

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 31, 2021 at 9:01 AM

      Dearest Grace,
      Yes, the Baroque architecture is worthwhile looking at!
      The Convent's Library sure earned its UNESCO status.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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Thanks for your visit and comment.

Mariette...