St. Gallen Cathedral

[2] It is considered one of the last great sacred structures of the Baroque era, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

[3] For several decades after his death, Gall's disciples remained together at the cell he had built and followed the rule of St. Columban, combining prayer with work of the hands and reading with teaching.

[3] The first abbey church was built over Saint Gall's grave around 719, and underwent a number of subsequent modifications.

[3] Construction of the present church was initiated in 1755 by Prince-abbot Cölestin Gugger von Staudach.

Among its rich decorations are frescoes painted mostly by Josef Wannenmacher, and the most complete set of historic church bells in Switzerland.