The Capuchin Friary, Rapperswil, is a Capuchin friary located in Rapperswil in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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The Capuchin Friary, Rapperswil, (German: Kapuzinerkloster Rapperswil) is a Capuchin friary located in Rapperswil in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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A trip to Rapperswil Switzerland
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We recently visited a charming little village called Rapperswil in Switzerland and we wanted to share it with you. You can easily walk the village in a day, which makes it an excellent day trip. However, if you will like to stay overnight check out the Jakob Hotel it has great views and is in the middle of Rapperswil Hauptplatz. To see more pictures and hotel info, please visit our Instagram page and check out our Switzerland highlights.
During this trip, we took a stroll down the gorgeous cobblestone streets of the city of roses. The village is known for its rose gardens, so make sure you check them out. These are located along the Zurich lake and the Rapperswil castle. Make sure you stop and say hi to the deers! When visiting the castle ensure to walk the outside through the dirt paths, the walk will take you back in time and you will feel like you are in a medieval TV series. The main entrance of the castle connects you to the Hauptplatz (main square). There you will find the main church with a little chapel. The architecture and design will leave you breathless.
There are many churches in the area, however, we found one with a very unique prayer room. This is Capuchin Friary and it is located on the left-hand side (west) of the castle if you go in through the main entrance. Go down the stairs towards the rose gardens and the church is in the middle of the staircases on the right. Inside you will find a very simple small church, however, pass the confessionals on the right and walk towards the altar you will find the Antoniusgrotte. This is dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua and even though is a small grotto, you can feel the peacefulness that takes over your emotions as soon as you walk in. This monastery was established in 1606 and it is still in use.
Want a peaceful walk and leave all the stress behind? Take a walk along Lake Zurich or how about crossing it? Yes, along the side of the castle there are trails that wrap around the town alongside Lake Zurich. If you will like to be a little closer to the lake cross the train station and walk through the university. There you can find the wooden bridge which connects Rapperswil and the village of Hurden. This wooden bridge is the longest in Switzerland and it is a rebuild (April 2001) of the original, which was built 1523 BC. Amazing scenery with a backdrop of mountains all around, a vast lake, and beautiful swans. We hope you enjoy the clip and visit Rapperswil! If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section below.
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