Why was there almost a war between St.Gallen and Appenzell because of a book printer? Why did the citizens celebrate Christmas differently from the monastery? Why were the townspeople no longer allowed to wear so much jewellery after the Reformation? These and other questions are answered on the new themed tour 'Art and Tradition in St.Gallen'. Participants are taken to places steeped in history and to traditional shops where art and old crafts are still practised today.
Minimum number of participants required. The maximum group size is 10. Please book a private tour for parties of 7 or more people.
Tourist Information, Bankgasse 9 (Stiftsbezirk)
German
Duration: 1.5 hours
Why was there almost a war between St.Gallen and Appenzell because of a book printer? Why did the citizens celebrate Christmas differently from the monastery? Why were the townspeople no longer allowed to wear so much jewellery after the Reformation? These and other questions are answered on the new themed tour 'Art and Tradition in St.Gallen'. Participants are taken to places steeped in history and to traditional shops where art and old crafts are still practised today.
Minimum number of participants required. The maximum group size is 10. Please book a private tour for parties of 7 or more people.
Tourist Information, Bankgasse 9 (Stiftsbezirk)
German
Duration: 1.5 hours