St. Martin Busskirch Church, Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland

The early medieval Parish church of St. Martin Busskirch with its cemetery rests on the remains of a Roman building (1st to 4th century AD). It is one of the oldest churches around the Lake Zürich. Even the citizens of Rapperswil had to attend services in Busskirch until Count Rudolf II of Rapperswil built his own church and a chapel next to Rapperswil Castle in 1253.

In 1351 St. Martin Busskirch was incorporated by the monastery (until 1838). In co-operation with Jona the settlement formed an Allmendgenossenschaft (farmer's association), reigned by the Counts of Rapperswil, latter by the city of Rapperswil. In 1253 the parish churches of Rapperswil and Jona were established: St. Martin Busskirch lost its former importance and was in 1945 integrated in the Roman Catholic parish Rapperswil.

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Markus Guentensperger (2 months ago)
Very nice location!

Peter H. (3 months ago)
nice location

Jhony Short (3 months ago)
This place is in a wonderful location and can be used from the parking lot for walks, hikes or bike tours. In summer, next to the church, a beautiful sunbathing meadow by the water, and a good cafe right next to it.

Googl I (8 months ago)
Beautiful church in beautiful scenery

Klara Staub (11 months ago)
Very beautiful. There are many paths that you can walk on. The church is small and nice and you feel comfortable there!

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