At the Grave of Saint Gallus – St. Gallen in the 7th Century

Description

Several archaeological excavations have shed new light on the early history of St. Gallen in the 7th century over the past twenty years. They show that a monastic community already existed in the area of the present abbey district during Gallus's time and that a secular settlement developed faster than previously thought to the north. What was St. Gallen like back then? How did the monastic community around Gallus develop? What was monastic life like in those days, and what was everyday life like? Experts provide answers to these questions. October 26: Daily life in the early Middle Ages November 2: Monastic movements in Ireland and on the continent November 9: Among monks – The beginnings of St. Gallen November 16: The St. Gallen Monastery in the 1st Millennium based on archaeological sources

Highlights

• Lectures on daily life in the early Middle Ages
• Experts answer questions about the monastic community
• Dates: October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16

General Information

The lecture series explores the early history of St. Gallen in the 7th century and the development of the monastic community. Experts provide insights into monastic life and the secular settlement that developed at that time.

Location

Klosterhof 6d, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland

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