Fun facts about St. Gallen
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The town of St. Gallen grew around the Abbey of St Gall, built in the 8th century.
St. Gallen
Switzerland
St. Gallen is a Swiss city and the capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a small urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. Its economy consists mainly of the service sector.
From the “History” section
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St. Gallen is situated in the northeastern part of Switzerland in a valley about 700 meters above sea level.
St. Gallen
Switzerland
St. Gallen is a Swiss city and the capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a small urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. Its economy consists mainly of the service sector.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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St. Gallen has the highest maximum radioactivity measurements of any Swiss city.
St. Gallen
Switzerland
St. Gallen is a Swiss city and the capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a small urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. Its economy consists mainly of the service sector.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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In 1798, the French invaded Switzerland, destroying the Ancien Régime.
St. Gallen
Switzerland
St. Gallen is a Swiss city and the capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a small urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. Its economy consists mainly of the service sector.
From the “History” section
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Drei Weieren is a water park by day and a gathering place for young people by night.
St. Gallen
Switzerland
St. Gallen is a Swiss city and the capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a small urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. Its economy consists mainly of the service sector.
From the “Culture and sightseeing” section
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