The Way of Saint James in Switzerland: Rappersil and Einsiedeln

Our tour begins in Zurich, from where we depart on a cruise ship.
A ship with panoramic windows. We are surrounded by magnificent landscapes – cozy coastal villages framed by water and alpine ridges. Township Rappersville is located on the eastern side of Lake Zurich. One of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. In 1200 he published Count Von. Rappersville order to build a castle on the high shore of the lake A new residence and at the same time founded a charming town. In his You will find two roses in the city in the famous rose garden. The Capuchin Monastery has an innumerable number of them - that is why they are called Rappersville is the city of roses. We'll walk along the plane alley. Lake Zurich, through the fabulous medieval streets go up to the castle Rappesville (15th century) and to the observation deck above the lake. Starting. Since the early Middle Ages, since the pilgrims left The Holy Christian Places in Santiago de Compastelo to the relics of St. James, on their way lay Rappesville and the famous wooden A bridge over Lake Zurich that led them to the next important point. On their way to Spain - the monastery and the cathedral of Ainzadeln. That's where we are now. And let's go -- fortunately not on foot. Transfer from Rappersville to Einsiedeln through Swiss protected villages and forests, past waterfalls and alpine meadows. Tour of the largest and most beautiful in Switzerland Benedictine Abbey Einzideln - Baroque in all its splendor. Approaching Einzadeln, it is even difficult to imagine what awaits Travellers in this small town. Monatyr Church of the 18th century, In its external and internal form, it is the top of the architectural art of the era. Baroque. In the temple in the chapel is one of the shrines of the Christian The world is Black Mary. They come to worship the pilgrims in order to to receive blessings on the way forward. On the square in front of the building The church is the fountain of the Virgin. From 14 holes in the bowl pours the saint water. Make a wish and drink water from all 14 streams - you can No doubt it will come true.