Saint Gallen, a city in the northeast of Switzerland, is the capital of Saint Gallen. It's in the Steinecha Valley, just south of konstanz Lake. Population 74000( 1983), mainly speaking German. The city was built in 6 12. At the beginning of the twentieth century, it was the center of embroidery industry, as well as textile, metallurgy, sewing, glass and other industries. Transportation hub. The library (built in 1758- 1767) has a collection of rare books from the middle ages. The National Agricultural Products and Dairy Expo and the biennial International Jockey Club are held here.

It takes about 1 hour to drive from Zurich to the east. St Gallen is located on the bank of Lake Boden, which is the center of eastern Switzerland. St Gallen Abbey, which was built in the 8th century, is based on the monastery established by Irish monk Gareth in June12. It is an academic holy place in medieval Europe, and it is unprecedentedly prosperous. Although it is no longer used as a monastery, it is listed as a world cultural heritage because of its baroque cathedral and monastery library. Surrounded by old blocks featuring windows and decorative plates protruding outward. "Textile/Textile Museum" shows the world Saint Gallen series, which is the center of textile industry. It is also staged in civic theaters, operas and concerts.

The main attractions of the city-

Cathedral:/kloc-a masterpiece of baroque architecture rebuilt in the 0/8th century, with exquisite murals inside, which is listed as a world cultural heritage.

Stiftsbibliothek: The library next to the cathedral is also listed as a world cultural heritage, and there are many precious collections in the Middle Ages.

Altstadt: There are footpaths for pedestrians, which are full of medieval flavor.

Textilmuseum is a unique museum in St Gallen, where the textile industry is booming. The first collection of embroidery and lace ornaments in Europe (14-20th century) is indispensable.

History Museum: It shows all aspects of St Gallen's history.

St Gallen Art Museum: focuses on the paintings and sculptures from 19 to the 20th century.

Kirchhofer House: Collect silver products and coins.

Museum of Natural History: displays fossils and minerals of mammals, birds and dinosaurs.

Botanical Garden: You can see about 7000 kinds of plants collected from all over the world.

Saint Lao Lun Zen: put into use in the 9th century, overlooking Saint Gallen from the tower.

Saint-Mangan Church: A beautiful church in the architectural style of the New Renaissance.