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Rapperswil-Jona is a municipality in the "Wahlkreis" (constituency) of See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Rapperswil is located on the east shore of Lake Zurich. It is sometimes referred to as "Rappi". Present day: In 2003 the municipalities of Rapperswil and Jona merged to form a new political entity. "Rapperswil-Jona" has a population of 24,400 (17,100 from "Jona" and 7300 from "Rapperswil"). This makes it the second largest town in the canton after the capital St. Gallen itself. The old city is dominated by the castle. The town is considered one of the most significant traffic junctions in the region. The "Seedamm", a dam across Lake Zurich, links Rapperswil with Pfäffikon on the other side of the lake. This connection has been part of old pilgrimage routes. The town's main sights are concentrated in the centre and can be seen while strolling through the medieval alleys. The main sights of Rapperswil are its roses, the castle, the reconstructed wooden bridge to ... Read more about Rapperswil on Wikipedia

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