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about Rapperswil

Rapperswil is a small town in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is located at the east side of the lake of Zurich. In the local dialect it is sometimes referred to as Rappi.

The centre is of medieval origin and dominated by the castle. The town is considered one of the most significant traffic junctions in the region. The Seedamm, a dam across the lake of Zurich, links Rapperswil with Pfäffikon on the other side of the lake. This connection has been part of old pilgrimage routes.

Rapperswil history

Settlements in the region of Rapperswil date back at least 5000 years. The castle was first mentioned in 1229. The town was founded when the nobility of Rapperswil moved from Altendorf across the lake to Rapperswil. The town was soon acquired by the Habsburg family who in 1358 built the wooden bridge across the lake. Later on, the town bought itself free and made an alliance with the Swiss confederation.

Because of its strategic location along important infrastructure the town grew rich because of flourishing trade. This allowed a certain degree of freedom which was ended with the formation of Swiss cantons by Napoleon. Rapperswil was at first part of the canton Linth but later changed to the canton of St. Gallen.

The locational advantage of the place attracted the national Circus Knie who built its headquarters in Rapperswil in 1919. The circus is now also responsible for the zoo and a museum.

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