Appenzell (town)
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Appenzell is the capital of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland.
Parts of the town Appenzell belongs to the districts Appenzell, Schwende and Rüte. Because of that, for firefighting, energy and water, the town Appenzell has a special-purpose municipality, the Feuerschaugemeinde.
History
In 1071 the town was referred to was Abbacella. By 1223 this changed to Abbatiscella, meaning the Abbot's cell. This refers to the landlord of the abbey.
External links
- Appenzell Tourism (http://www.appenzell.ch/e/news/index.php)
- Appenzell (http://www.appenzell.org) (German language)de:Appenzell (Ort)