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Rapperswil Old Town

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    October 1, 2022

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    History of the town of Rapperswil
    This article deals with the history of the town of Rapperswil up to January 1, 2007, when the municipality merged with Jona (SG) under the new name of Rapperswil-Jona.
    The history of settlement in the immediate vicinity of Rapperswil, a district of the Swiss municipality of Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen, goes back at least 5000 years. The settlement site in the vicinity of the castle hill (Lindenhof) can be historically traced back to the late 10th century - the city was first mentioned in 1229.
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    December 14, 2025

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    Two red roses adorn the Rapperswil coat of arms

    24,000 roses that make Rapperswil a rose city
    Two red roses adorn the Rapperswil coat of arms. However, Rapperswil has earned …
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    March 14, 2022

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    Rapperswil, the Riviera on the upper part of Lake Zurich, awaits visitors with southern charm. The small alleys in the medieval old town invite you to go shopping.

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    1. Rapperswil Castle – Rapperswil Harbour loop from Pfäffikon SZ

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