St. Gallen State Archive, Saint Gallen

Name: St. Gallen State Archive
Address: Saint Gallen, Switzerland

#13 among attractions in Saint Gallen

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The St. Gallen State Archive is the archive for the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Since the canton was founded in 1803, it has preserved the records relating to the cantonal authorities, the cantonal administration and the institutions of the state. It also contains records from the legal predecessors of today's canton. Organisationally, the State Archive is part of the Department of the Interior, located in the Office of Culture. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°25'26"N, 9°22'40"E

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St. Gallen State Archive – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Abbey of Saint Gall, Abbey Library, St. Gallen Cathedral, St. Gallus Chapel.

~250 ftS
Baroque abbey founded in the 8th century
Abbey of Saint Gall, Saint Gallen
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Gallen, Switzerland, the Abbey of Saint Gall stands as a testament to the architectural and cultural grandeur of the medieval period. This former Benedictine monastery, with its origins dating back to the 8th century, was one of the most...
~550 ftSW
Abbey with Switzerland's oldest library
Abbey Library, Saint Gallen
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Gallen, Switzerland, the Abbey Library, also known as the Stiftsbibliothek, is a monument to human knowledge and a jewel of Baroque architecture. Founded in the 8th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is not only one of the oldest...
~390 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Gallen Cathedral, Saint Gallen
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Saint Gallen, Switzerland, the St. Gallen Cathedral stands as a magnificent example of Baroque architecture and a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. The cathedral, with its twin towers and elaborate façade, dominates...
~300 ftS
Church
St. Gallus Chapel, Saint Gallen
2 min walk • The St. Gallus Chapel is a chapel within the abbey complex of Saint Gall. It was rebuilt in 1666/67 on the ground floor of the residence of the prince-abbot. It was consecrated in 1671 in conjunction with the Bishop's chapel above it. The chapel has an approximately square interior.
~1430 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Art Nouveau architecture
Tonhalle St. Gallen, Saint Gallen
7 min walk • Tonhalle St. Gallen is a concert hall in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is a cultural centre, a venue for concerts, banquets and meetings. It is the home of the St. Gallen Symphony Orchestra.
~1290 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theater St. Gallen, Saint Gallen
7 min walk • The Theater St. Gallen is a performing arts center for opera, musical, ballet, and theatre in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and considered to be the oldest professional theatre in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
~1700 ftNE
47°25'40"N • 9°22'54"E
Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, Saint Gallen
9 min walk • Museum, Art museum
0.4 miNE
47°25'43"N • 9°22'60"E
Historisches und Völkerkundemuseum, Saint Gallen
11 min walk • Museum
~210 ftNW
Church
St. Laurenzen, Saint Gallen
2 min walk • The Church of St. Lawrence, is the Protestant Reformed parish church of the city of St. Gallen. The construction of the first church is estimated to the middle of the 12th century.
0.6 miW
47°25'17"N • 9°21'58"E
Lokremise, Saint Gallen
15 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~940 ftW
Fountain, Well
Broderbrunnen, Saint Gallen
5 min walk • The Broderbunnen is a fountain on the Lindenplatz in the city of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is part of the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Properties of National Importance.

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Which popular attractions are close to St. Gallen State Archive?

Nearby attractions include St. Laurenzen, Saint Gallen (2 min walk), Abbey of Saint Gall, Saint Gallen (2 min walk), St. Gallus Chapel, Saint Gallen (2 min walk), St. Gallen Cathedral, Saint Gallen (2 min walk).

How to get to St. Gallen State Archive by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Gallen State Archive:

Bus

Karlstor • Lines: 11 (3 min walk)
Spisertor • Lines: 151, Bäderbus (3 min walk)

Train

Spisertor (3 min walk)
Marktplatz (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Marktplatz Bohl • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (5 min walk)
Poststrasse • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (5 min walk)