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Karl Gate (St. Gallen)

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Karl Gate (St. Gallen)

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  • Location: St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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    May 23, 2021

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    The last preserved city gate of St.Gallen, built in 1570. Since 1812 the building has been used as a prison.
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    May 21, 2022

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    In the neighboring houses is the main station of the St. Gallen cantonal police. The cells above the Karlstor are used as a remand prison.
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    The last preserved city gate of the former city wall of St.Gallen.
    In 1566 the monastery of St.Gallen was separated from the city by a wall. So in 1570 the …
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