Library of St. Gall

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Library
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:collection_size over 170,000 volumes
gptkbp:contains gptkb:manuscripts
gptkbp:famous_for its ceiling frescoes
gptkbp:features ornate wooden shelves
gptkbp:founded 9th century
gptkbp:has a reading room
a digital archive
a collection of rare books
a collection of maps
a collection of music manuscripts
a collection of theological works
a rich collection of early printed books
a significant collection of liturgical texts
gptkbp:historical_significance important center of learning
gptkbp:house the oldest known manuscript of the Rule of St. Benedict
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Library of St. Gall
gptkbp:influenced monastic libraries in Europe
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkbp:is_a_center_for gptkb:academic_research
manuscript studies
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for cultural enthusiasts
gptkbp:is_a_site_of cultural events
gptkbp:is_a_source_of historical research
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of monastic scholarship
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for lectures and seminars
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:the_Benedictine_monks
gptkbp:is_featured_in various documentaries
gptkbp:is_involved_in preservation efforts
gptkbp:is_known_for its unique architecture
its extensive archives
its beautiful interior design
its illuminated manuscripts
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:the_European_Route_of_Cistercian_Monasteries
the UNESCO World Heritage List
the St. Gallen cultural landscape
the Swiss cultural heritage
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a national monument
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its scholarly contributions
gptkbp:is_visited_by scholars and researchers
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:St._Gallen
gptkbp:location gptkb:St._Gallen,_Switzerland
medieval studies
gptkbp:model other libraries
gptkbp:notable_for cultural tourism
medieval manuscripts
gptkbp:offers guided tours
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:St._Gall_Abbey
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkbp:renovated various times throughout history
gptkbp:repository gptkb:historical_documents
historical knowledge
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes
gptkbp:visitors open to the public
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:St._Gall_Abbey
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6