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permia
Ireland40 931 contributions
Sept 2022
Not far from the Abbey Cathedral this Reformed Church was immersed in Reformation events in the first half of the 1500s.
Assumed to be first founded in the mid 1100s, there have been a number of religious buildings on the site. It now has a fine façade and soaring tower.
Inside is attractive. Along the nave are arches and columns, the top half of which is colourful. A magnificent organ graces the balcony at the front, behind an altar noteworthy for its simplicity.
A deep blue ceiling peppered with golden stars is gorgeous.
Assumed to be first founded in the mid 1100s, there have been a number of religious buildings on the site. It now has a fine façade and soaring tower.
Inside is attractive. Along the nave are arches and columns, the top half of which is colourful. A magnificent organ graces the balcony at the front, behind an altar noteworthy for its simplicity.
A deep blue ceiling peppered with golden stars is gorgeous.
Written 14 November 2022
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saibot
Huntersville, NC428 contributions
Dec 2019
All of my St. Gallen reviews have the caveat that St. Gallen is nice, but not worth a separate trip. If it's on your way somewhere else it's a decent stop with a few things to see. This cathedral isn't as flashy as the main one, but still worth a visit given it's proximity to the city center & other attractions. It's a quick visit.
Written 7 January 2020
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dedicatedtraveller
Bishop's Stortford, Herts, England6 083 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
St Laurenzen certainly has a very long history - named after Laurentius who was martyred - suffering a rather grizzly end. He gave away all the church riches to the poor, instead of keeping them to hand over to the emperor Valerian as instructed.
I really liked the decor - certainly different to most churches you see.
Well worth visiting if you are in St Gallen.
I really liked the decor - certainly different to most churches you see.
Well worth visiting if you are in St Gallen.
Written 7 July 2018
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Mike N
New York City, NY1 529 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
While the monastery remained Catholic the rest of the canton turned Protestant. St. Laurenzen has a storied history but a simple decor. The colored tiled roof and tower are pretty cool.
Written 9 May 2018
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MaRuihong
Shenzhen, China3 contributions
Oct 2017
Quite a big contrast to the baroque architecture of the neighboring cathedral. A good place to enjoy a few moments of rest. If you get the chance to climb the tower, take it, the view from there is stunning.
Written 21 February 2018
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JCW703
Jerusalem District, Israel2 840 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
A very pretty church, with an eclectic roof design and very intricate, well maintained interior. Highly recommended!
Written 4 September 2017
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gregsf11
San Francisco, CA823 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
Nothing special about the church itself, except for the roof. You can climb the tower and get a great picture of the colorful tiles from above. That was mainly what I wanted to do when I stopped by around 2:30. I didn't find the entrance to the tower, and I didn't find anyone working there. So I stopped by again after seeing the beautiful library nearby, and now someone was there. But now it was after 3PM, and that person said the tower had closed at 3PM.
Written 8 August 2017
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JDLOA
Adelaide, Australia342 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
The brightly tiled roof caught my attention first and I fleetingly thought of Gaudi's Barcelona. The interior was equally as impressive with ornate carvings and sculptures. It was a delight to be in the stillness this church offered.
Written 30 August 2016
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Za036
Lugano, Switzerland738 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Intrigued by the "outside" we went to visit.
I would say it was interesting but we prefer other places in St. Gallen
I would say it was interesting but we prefer other places in St. Gallen
Written 16 August 2016
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chitownsam
Chicago, IL2 114 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Right across the way from the Cathedral. We were the only ones in there. I preferred it's neo-gothic style to that of the Cathedral. One thing I've never seen before is that the organ is in front part of the church rather than at the rear. There is a tower you can climb up supposedly for good views of the city. It was closed the day we were there.
Written 17 June 2016
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César L
Madrid, Spain5 contributions
Hola
Tenía pensado ir a San Galo el año que viene y querría ir a San Laurenzen y quería saber cuánto dura el tour de subir a la torre.
Gracias
Oleva1202
Mainz, Germany1 093 contributions
Für den Besuch der Kirche selbst benötigt man nur 10 bis 15 Minuten. Die Konzertdauern sind verschieden. Um die Atmosphäre wirken zu lassen, solltest du dir aber mehr Zeit nehmen.
Solo demora de 10 a 15 minutos para visitar la iglesia en sí. Las duraciones del concierto son diferentes. Para que la atmósfera funcione, debes tomar más tiempo.
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