St. Gallen, Switzerland

 

I'm in the northeastern part of Switzerland and St. Gallen, population 75,000, is its largest city.  

The shopping area in the old town. 

Check out the wood carving of the man.

Looks like this fountain is a bird nesting site

Backside view of St. Gall Cathedral.

Front of St. Gall Cathedral. It's 8:30 in the morning and the sun hasn't risen all the way.

Baroque interior of cathedral. 

Jeez, I entered the cathedral via a side door and caught this sign exiting the building. 

This Abbey of St. Gall, a four building complex (including the cathedral), dates back to the 9th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Impressive fountain. 

This funicular has been whisking locals up the steep hillside since 1893.