Rapperswil Castle, Medieval castle in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland
Rapperswil Castle is a triangular stone fortress built on Lindenhof hill with three defensive towers. From this position, it overlooks Lake Zurich and the surrounding landscape, while the grounds include a deer park and historic grapevines.
Construction began in 1220 under the direction of Count Rudolf II and his son Rudolf III von Rapperswil. The building was later restored and transformed in the 1800s to serve new purposes.
The castle houses a Polish museum that has connected this place to Poland since the 1800s. Visitors find exhibitions about Polish history and culture here, making the castle an important gathering point for people interested in that heritage.
The castle is reachable by stairs from the old town, and the grounds are freely accessible year-round. Visitors should expect a steep climb, but the area at the top offers quiet spaces to rest and take in views.
The grounds hold an old vineyard, one of the oldest on Lake Zurich, that produces Blauburgunder grapes on the southern slopes. This historical wine production remains a rare feature that few visitors consciously notice.
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