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  • A geographic travel map of Switzerland shows a month itinerary starting from Zurich (doing 25 hikes in 35 days July 27-August 30) in Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, Appenzell, Berner Oberland, Valais canton (Fiesch, Verbier, Zermatt) and Engadine Valley, in Europe.
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  • Zum Drei Konig Bakery & Cafe building. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). Appenzell is known for rural customs and traditions such as the ceremonial descent of cattle in autumn, as well as hiking tours in the scenic Alpstein region.
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  • Bicyclist. Frescoes decorate buildings in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Frescoes decorate buildings in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Frescoes decorate buildings in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Hotel Cafe Adler, family-run since 1820, in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • The "Table" (2008) sculpture by Roman Signer startles visitors with sudden jets of water lifting the metal table away from the chairs, at Adler-platz in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Born in 1938 in Appenzell, Switzerland, Signer started his career as an artist later in life at the age of 28, after working as an architect’s draughtsman, a radio engineer apprentice, and a short stint in a pressure cooker factory. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Hotel Cafe Adler, family-run since 1820, in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Buildings in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Adlerplatz is the heart of Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell's Roman Catholic St. Maurice (or Mauritius) parish church was built 1560–84. Metzibrücke bridge crosses Sitter river. Yellow shutters mark Hotel Cafe Adler. Most of the notable buildings in Appenzell were built in the 1500s. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos.
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  • Adlerplatz is the heart of Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell's Roman Catholic St. Maurice (or Mauritius) parish church was built 1560–84. Metzibrücke bridge crosses Sitter river. Yellow shutters mark Hotel Cafe Adler. Most of the notable buildings in Appenzell were built in the 1500s. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos.
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  • Adlerplatz is the heart of Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell's Roman Catholic St. Maurice (or Mauritius) parish church was built 1560–84. Metzibrücke bridge crosses Sitter river. Yellow shutters mark Hotel Cafe Adler. Most of the notable buildings in Appenzell were built in the 1500s. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos.
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  • Hotel Cafe Adler, family-run since 1820, in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Buildings in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Buildings in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Buildings in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Frescoes decorate buildings in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Anvil and vice artwork in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Beautiful paintings of medicinal herbs decorate the facade of Löwen pharmacy in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Johannes Hugentobler painted medicinal herbs on the round-arched panels covering the shutters. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Intricate frescoes decorate buildings on Hauptgasse (Main Street) in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Appenzell's Roman Catholic St. Maurice (or Mauritius) parish church was built 1560–84. Adlerplatz is the heart of Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Most of the notable buildings in Appenzell were built in the 1500s. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Frescoes decorate buildings in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Landsgemeindeplatz is a rare place of direct democracy, held yearly in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. As Switzerland’s most traditional canton, Appenzell Innerrhoden still publicly debates all elections and parliamentary business in the historic village square Landsgemeindeplatz with citizens voting directly by a show of hands. In this rare form of government, every year on the last Sunday in April, around 3000 eligible voters gather in the Landsgemeinde, or open-air assembly. The region is so conservative that women were not allowed to vote until 1991. Among state governments worldwide, direct democracy by citizens (without intermediaries) now only exists in the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Glarus. Sadly, Landsgemeindeplatz is parking lot the rest of the year; whereas a special traffic-free park honoring their direct parlamentary system would be more aesthetic. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's smallest-population canton, and second smallest by area.
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  • Landsgemeindeplatz is a rare place of direct democracy, held yearly in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. As Switzerland’s most traditional canton, Appenzell Innerrhoden still publicly debates all elections and parliamentary business in the historic village square Landsgemeindeplatz with citizens voting directly by a show of hands. In this rare form of government, every year on the last Sunday in April, around 3000 eligible voters gather in the Landsgemeinde, or open-air assembly. The region is so conservative that women were not allowed to vote until 1991. Among state governments worldwide, direct democracy by citizens (without intermediaries) now only exists in the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Glarus. Sadly, Landsgemeindeplatz is parking lot the rest of the year; whereas a special traffic-free park honoring their direct parlamentary system would be more aesthetic. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's smallest-population canton, and second smallest by area.
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  • Rays of golden sunset spotlight cumulus clouds over Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe.
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  • Hotel Appenzell and Gasthaus Hotel Hof (left) are good places to stay at Landsgemeindeplatz in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. As Switzerland’s most traditional canton, Appenzell Innerrhoden still publicly debates all elections and parliamentary business in the historic village square Landsgemeindeplatz, with citizens voting directly by a show of hands. In this rare form of government, every year on the last Sunday in April, around 3000 eligible voters gather in the Landsgemeinde, or open-air assembly. The region is so conservative that women were not allowed to vote until 1991. Among state governments worldwide, direct democracy by citizens (without intermediaries) now only exists in the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Glarus. Sadly, Landsgemeindeplatz is parking lot the rest of the year; whereas a special traffic-free park honoring their direct parlamentary system would be more aesthetic. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's smallest-population canton, and second smallest by area. This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos.
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  • Rays of golden sunset spotlight cumulus clouds over Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe.
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  • Landsgemeindeplatz is a rare place of direct democracy, held yearly in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. As Switzerland’s most traditional canton, Appenzell Innerrhoden still publicly debates all elections and parliamentary business in the historic village square Landsgemeindeplatz with citizens voting directly by a show of hands. In this rare form of government, every year on the last Sunday in April, around 3000 eligible voters gather in the Landsgemeinde, or open-air assembly. The region is so conservative that women were not allowed to vote until 1991. Among state governments worldwide, direct democracy by citizens (without intermediaries) now only exists in the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Glarus. Sadly, Landsgemeindeplatz is parking lot the rest of the year; whereas a special traffic-free park honoring their direct parlamentary system would be more aesthetic. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's smallest-population canton, and second smallest by area.
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  • Bakeries are good places to find a tasty, fresh-made breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Open face sandwiches at a bakery in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Bakeries are good places to find a tasty, fresh-made breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Making a credit card purchase at a Swiss Bakery (Bäckerei). Bakeries are good places to find a tasty, fresh-made breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. Appenzell village is in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • A Zimmer Frei (Room Free) sign is posted next to dials for temperature, pressure and humidity, in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe.
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  • Landsgemeindeplatz is a rare place of direct democracy, held yearly in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. As Switzerland’s most traditional canton, Appenzell Innerrhoden still publicly debates all elections and parliamentary business in the historic village square Landsgemeindeplatz with citizens voting directly by a show of hands. In this rare form of government, every year on the last Sunday in April, around 3000 eligible voters gather in the Landsgemeinde, or open-air assembly. The region is so conservative that women were not allowed to vote until 1991. Among state governments worldwide, direct democracy by citizens (without intermediaries) now only exists in the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Glarus. Sadly, Landsgemeindeplatz is parking lot the rest of the year; whereas a special traffic-free park honoring their direct parlamentary system would be more aesthetic. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's smallest-population canton, and second smallest by area.
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  • Painting of the traditional Swiss autumn cattle parade (by Alb. Reuteler in 1925) , a festive descent from alpine pastures. In this living tradition, cows are adorned with flowers and bells ring festively as the farmers walk alongside in their finest traditional costumes. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Cow bells. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • The Appenzell Museum displays hand and long shaft weapons (halberd and flail type) from the 1500s-1600s. Behind are 1640-1663 replicas (by painter Hans Bildstein) of flags captured from the 1403-1407 Appenzell Wars of Liberation, through the wars against the Turks around 1600, which were kept in the parish church until 1822 as offerings to God and St. Mauritius. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • The flag (Coat of Arms) of Appenzell is based on that of the Abbot of St. Gallen, who was the feudal lord until 1403. (The flag of the abbey showed a bear on a yellow field, and the independent territory Appenzell changed the field to white for its own flag.) The canton of Appenzell divided itself into an "inner" and "outer" half (Rhoden) as a consequence of the Reformation in Switzerland in 1597: Appenzell Innerrhoden (Catholic) and Appenzell Ausserrhoden (Protestant). Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • In Appenzell Museum, these flags are 1640-1663 replicas (by painter Hans Bildstein) of flags captured from the 1403-1407 Appenzell Wars of Liberation through the wars against the Turks around 1600, which were kept in the parish church until 1822 as offerings to God and St. Mauritius. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). The canton of Appenzell divided itself into an "inner" and "outer" half (Rhoden) as a consequence of the Reformation in Switzerland in 1597: Appenzell Innerrhoden (Catholic) and Appenzell Ausserrhoden (Protestant).
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  • In Appenzell Museum, a prehistoric cave bear skull dates from 90,000 years ago, found in nearby Wildkirchli cave. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall and visitor center, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • In Appenzell Museum, a prehistoric cave bear paw dates from 90,000 years ago, found in nearby Wildkirchli cave. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall and visitor center, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Attractive 1861 painting of a woman in traditional Appenzell costume, a variation of the Swiss National folk dress. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Mannequin of 1824 woman in traditional Appenzell folk costume, a variation of the Swiss National folk dress. Appenzell Museum, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • View of green pastures from top floor window of Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). Switzerland, Europe.
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  • Traditional folk costumes in Appenzell Museum, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Traditional folk costumes in Appenzell Museum, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Traditional folk costumes in Appenzell Museum, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Traditional lace costumery in Appenzell Museum, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Traditional lacework in Appenzell Museum, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Painting of the traditional Swiss autumn cattle parade, a festive descent from alpine pastures: "Appenzell, Auserhodische. Alpfahrt. Schwägalp mit, 7 Hütten - Santis Schwebebahn - Rossfall." by Johann Baptist Zeller (1877-1959). In this living tradition, cows are adorned with flowers and bells ring festively as the farmers walk alongside in their finest traditional costumes. Appenzell Museum, which is in the town hall, shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture. Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • A carved wood bust of a woman in traditional Appenzell folk costume, a variation of the Swiss National folk dress, in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Dragon gargoyle in rain gutter downspout, Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. The legend of St. George slaying a dragon was a brought back with the Crusaders. According to legend, St. George (who may have lived about AD 280-303) was a Roman soldier of Greek origin and officer in the Guard of Roman emperor Diocletian, who ordered his death for failing to recant his Christian faith. As a Christian martyr, he later became one of the most venerated saints in Christianity.
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  • Families blow bubbles on Poststrasse, in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Frescoes decorate many of the buildings which date from the 1500s. The solid red building in the background is the Rathaus (built 1560-83), which houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum, tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street). Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • Frescoes decorate buildings on Poststrasse in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos.
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  • Zum Drei Konig Bakery & Cafe building. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). Appenzell is known for rural customs and traditions such as the ceremonial descent of cattle in autumn, as well as hiking tours in the scenic Alpstein region.
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  • Zum Drei Konig Bakery & Cafe building. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). Appenzell is known for rural customs and traditions such as the ceremonial descent of cattle in autumn, as well as hiking tours in the scenic Alpstein region.
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  • Frescoes decorate buildings in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos.
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  • Frescoes decorate buildings in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos.
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  • Bicyclist. In Appenzell village, the Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum, tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Intricate frescoes decorate buildings on Hauptgasse (Main Street) in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. On the right, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum, tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos.
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  • In Appenzell village, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum (in attached yellow building), tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos.
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  • Appenzell's Roman Catholic St. Maurice (or Mauritius) parish church was built 1560–84 at Adlerplatz, the heart of Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Most of the notable buildings in Appenzell were built in the 1500s. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos.
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  • Adlerplatz is the heart of Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Metzibrücke bridge crosses Sitter river. Yellow shutters mark Hotel Cafe Adler. Most of the notable buildings in Appenzell were built in the 1500s. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • In Appenzell village, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum (attached yellow building), tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • In Appenzell village, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum (attached yellow building), tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • In Appenzell village, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum (attached yellow building), tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • In Appenzell village, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum (attached yellow building), tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Families blow bubbles in front of Bazar Hersche in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Frescoes decorate many of the buildings which date from the 1500s. The solid red building in the background is the Rathaus (built 1560-83), which houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum, tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street). Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • An animated stuffed bear blows bubbles at Bazar Hersche, Appenzell village, Switzerland. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Families blow bubbles in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Frescoes decorate many of the buildings which date from the 1500s. The solid red building in the background is the Rathaus (built 1560-83), which houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum, tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street). Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • Adlerplatz is the heart of Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell's Roman Catholic St. Maurice (or Mauritius) parish church was built 1560–84. Metzibrücke bridge crosses Sitter river. Yellow shutters mark Hotel Cafe Adler. Most of the notable buildings in Appenzell were built in the 1500s. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos.
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  • Green pastures under rugged mountains. Appenzell is known for rural customs and traditions such as the ceremonial descent of cattle in autumn, as well as hiking tours in the scenic Alpstein region. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Hotel Cafe Adler, family-run since 1820, in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Tourists plan their trip at Hotel Cafe Adler, family-run since 1820, in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • Tourists plan their trip at Hotel Cafe Adler, family-run since 1820, in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). This image was stitched from multiple overlapping photos. For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • Tourists plan their trip at Hotel Cafe Adler, family-run since 1820, in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • Christian crucifix, INRJ. Appenzell's Roman Catholic St. Maurice (or Mauritius) parish church was built 1560–84 at Adlerplatz, the heart of Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Most of the notable buildings in Appenzell were built in the 1500s. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Hotel Cafe Adler, family-run since 1820, in Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Sitter River in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). Appenzell is known for rural customs and traditions such as the ceremonial descent of cattle in autumn, as well as hiking tours in the scenic Alpstein region.
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  • Group of people meet at graveyard of St. Maurice / Mauritius parish church, Appenzell village, Switzerland. Appenzell's Roman Catholic St. Maurice (or Mauritius) parish church was built 1560–84 at Adlerplatz, the heart of Appenzell village, in Switzerland, Europe. Most of the notable buildings in Appenzell were built in the 1500s. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • In Appenzell village, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum (in attached yellow building), tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • In Appenzell village, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum (in attached yellow building), tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Beautiful paintings of medicinal herbs decorate the facade of Löwen pharmacy in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Johannes Hugentobler painted medicinal herbs on the round-arched panels covering the shutters. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Konkordia House, on Engelgasse in Appenzell village, is a patrician house dating from the 1600s with a steep gabled roof. Decorated panels cover the southern facade and the paintings under the eaves represent the eight ages of man, created by August Schmid (1930). Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Konkordia House, on Engelgasse in Appenzell village, is a patrician house dating from the 1600s with a steep gabled roof. Decorated panels cover the southern facade and the paintings under the eaves represent the eight ages of man, created by August Schmid (1930). Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • The Schloss (castle) building, east of the Postplatz in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. The Schloss has been privately owned since 1708 by the Sutter family, who still reside there, and it is not open to the public. Right next to the castle is the Convent of Mary the Angel, which was built by the Capuchin religious order in the early 1680s.
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  • The Schloss (castle) building, east of the Postplatz in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. The Schloss has been privately owned since 1708 by the Sutter family, who still reside there, and it is not open to the public. Right next to the castle is the Convent of Mary the Angel, which was built by the Capuchin religious order in the early 1680s. For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • In Appenzell village, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum (in attached yellow building), tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • In Appenzell village, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum (in attached yellow building), tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • In Appenzell village, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum (in attached yellow building), tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • In Appenzell village, the red Rathaus (built 1560-83) houses the city hall, Appenzell Museum (in attached yellow building), tourist office and library, on Hauptgasse (Main Street), in Switzerland, Europe. The Rathaus facade mural was painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928). Appenzell Museum shows a cross section of the Swiss Canton's history and culture (1400s flags and banners, embroidery, folk art, and even historic torture instruments). Appenzell village is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • The traditional Appenzell sausage and macaroni dinner is served at Hotel Cafe Adler, family-run since 1820, in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • The traditional Appenzell sausage and macaroni dinner is served at Hotel Cafe Adler, family-run since 1820, in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Appenzeller label and Swiss flag on building in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area).
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  • Swiss celebrate National Day with costumes at a feast and concert in Appenzell village, Switzerland, Europe. Appenzell Innerrhoden is Switzerland's most traditional and smallest-population canton (second smallest by area). For licensing options, please inquire.
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