Gallus remained in this area until his death in 646. About seventy years later at the place of Gallus' cell the Abbey of Saint Gall was founded. The city of St. Gallen originated as an adjoining settlement of the abbey.
gallus remained in this area until his death in 646 about seventy years later at the place of gallus' cell the abbey of saint gall was founded the city of st gallen originated as an adjoining settlement of the abbey