Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Rapperswil, Switzerland
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4.2 km
62 m
Experience Rapperswil in Switzerland in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Sight 1: Curti-Haus
The Curti-Haus is a town house on Curtiplatz at the western end of the historic old town of Rapperswil, a district of the Swiss municipality of Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen.
Sight 2: Lindenhof
Lindenhof in Rapperswil is a moraine hill and a public square being the historic center of Rapperswil, Switzerland.
Sight 3: Polnische Freiheitssäule
The Bar Column also called the Freedom Column - a monument in the form of a column with an eagle at the top, unveiled in 1868 on the hundredth anniversary of establishing the Bar Confederation. The column was created on the initiative of Władysław Plater - founder of the Polish Museum in Rapperswil.
Sight 4: Polenmuseum
The Polish Museum, Rapperswil, was founded in Rapperswil, Switzerland, on 23 October 1870, by Polish Count Władysław Broel-Plater, at the urging of Agaton Giller, as "a refuge for Poland's historic memorabilia dishonored and plundered in the [occupied Polish] homeland" and for the promotion of Polish interests.
Sight 5: Hauptplatz
The Hauptplatz is a public square in the old town of Rapperswil, a district of the Swiss municipality of Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen.
Sight 6: Liebfrauenkapelle
Liebfrauenkapelle is a chapel in Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, which dates back to the ossuary that was built by the House of Rapperswil around 1253 AD.
Sight 7: Stadtpfarrkirche St. Johann
Stadtpfarrkirche St. Johann is a Roman Catholic parish church in the city of Rapperswil, canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Sight 8: Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona
Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona is a museum of local history and art in Rapperswil, canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
Sight 9: Kunst(Zeug)Haus
The Old Armoury in Rapperswil, a district of the Swiss municipality of Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen, was built in 1862 as an armoury.
Sight 10: Pfarrkirche Maria Himmelfahrt
The Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary is a Roman Catholic church in Jona, a district of the Swiss municipality of Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen.
Sight 11: Knie's Kinderzoo
Knie's Kinderzoo is a zoo aimed for children. It is located in the Swiss municipality of Rapperswil.
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