StiftsBibliothek - Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
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N 47° 25.402 E 009° 22.650
32T E 528472 N 5252282
The oldest library in Switzerland, located in the city Sankt Gallen
Waymark Code: WM2274
Location: St. Gallen, Switzerland
Date Posted: 08/22/2007
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The Abbey Library of St. Gallen is the oldest library in Switzerland, and it is one of the earliest and most important monastic libraries in the world. Its extraordinary collection of books shows the development of European culture and documents the cultural achievements of the Abbey of St. Gallen from the eighth century to the dissolution of the monastery in 1805.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Unknown - Could not verify
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8:30-11:45 and 14:00-17:00
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
Approximate date of opening.: Not listed
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