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Historical landmarks in Basel

Collection of key architectural and cultural sites in Basel, Switzerland, including religious buildings, museums, and historical structures located where Switzerland meets France and Germany.

Basel Town Hall
Basel Town Hall

Basel, Switzerland

This sixteenth century government building features red sandstone walls, painted murals and a clock tower in the central courtyard.

Kunstmuseum Basel
Kunstmuseum Basel

Basel, Switzerland

The largest public art collection in Switzerland exhibits European paintings and drawings from the Middle Ages through modern times, including works by Holbein and Van Gogh.

Cathedral Square
Cathedral Square

Basel, Switzerland

Central plaza paved with red sandstone near Basel Cathedral, with benches, trees and viewpoints over the Rhine River.

Museum Tinguely
Museum Tinguely

Basel, Switzerland

This museum exhibits moving art machines and mechanical sculptures created by Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, with regular demonstrations of the mechanisms.

Rhine River Banks
Rhine River Banks

Basel, Switzerland

Public walkways on both sides of the Rhine River feature benches, restaurants and swimming areas during summer months.

Basel City Walls
Basel City Walls

Basel, Switzerland

Historic defensive structures from the 13th to 15th centuries include three preserved gates and sections of the original stone walls.

Basel Cathedral
Basel Cathedral

Basel, Switzerland

Gothic and Romanesque cathedral with red sandstone walls and twin towers constructed between 1019 and 1500.

Paper Museum
Paper Museum

Basel, Switzerland

Former paper mill turned museum showcasing paper manufacturing methods and the history of printing.

Spalentor Gate
Spalentor Gate

Basel, Switzerland

Medieval city gate with a central tower 40m tall and side towers 28m tall leading to France.

Merian Garden
Merian Garden

Basel, Switzerland

18-hectare botanical park featuring collections of medicinal plants, iris beds, and an alpine garden with greenhouses.

Basel Botanical Garden
Basel Botanical Garden

Basel, Switzerland

University green space spanning 5 hectares featuring over 7,000 plant species, with tropical greenhouses and an arboretum.

St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's Church

Basel, Switzerland

Protestant church built between 1898 and 1901, showcasing characteristic neo-Romanesque architecture with a central nave, columns, and aisles.

Tinguely Fountain
Tinguely Fountain

Basel, Switzerland

Modern fountain constructed in 1977 containing ten metallic elements in perpetual motion powered by underwater electric motors.

St. Elizabeth's Church
St. Elizabeth's Church

Basel, Switzerland

Neogothic church constructed in 1864 with a ribbed brick vault and a high central nave.

Natural History Museum Basel
Natural History Museum Basel

Basel, Switzerland

Scientific institution exhibiting collections of minerals, fossils, dinosaur skeletons, and zoological specimens in thematic galleries.

St Alban Quarter
St Alban Quarter

Basel, Switzerland

Medieval quarter crisscrossed by historic canals with water mills and still-inhabited Middle Ages buildings.

Pharmaceutical Museum
Pharmaceutical Museum

Basel, Switzerland

Historical collection of pharmaceutical equipment, medicinal herbs, and objects related to drug preparation since the Middle Ages.

St. Leonard's Church
St. Leonard's Church

Basel, Switzerland

Protestant religious building constructed in the late Gothic style in the 14th century, with a central nave and two aisles.

Market Hall
Market Hall

Basel, Switzerland

Commercial building from 1929 with a 60-meter diameter concrete dome housing food stalls.

St. Martin's Church
St. Martin's Church

Basel, Switzerland

Oldest parish church in Basel built in 1101, transformed into a concert hall with acoustics suited for musical performances.

St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church

Basel, Switzerland

Reformed temple located in Basel's old town, characterized by its rectangular bell tower and stained glass windows from the 15th century.

St. John's Gate
St. John's Gate

Basel, Switzerland

15th-century fortified gate that was part of the city's fortifications, constructed from pink Vosges sandstone.

Hermitage Gardens
Hermitage Gardens

Arlesheim, Switzerland

The largest English garden in Switzerland spans 87 hectares and includes the ruins of Birseck Castle as well as natural caves.

Zoo Basel
Zoo Basel

Basel, Switzerland

11-hectare zoological park established in 1874, home to 6,000 animals and running species protection programs.

Augusta Raurica Archaeological Site
Augusta Raurica Archaeological Site

Augst, Switzerland

This Roman colony founded in 44 BC showcases ancient remains, a museum, and an amphitheater with historical reconstructions.

Feldschlösschen Brewery
Feldschlösschen Brewery

Rheinfelden, Switzerland

Beer production establishment dating back to 1876, offering guided tours of the brewing facilities and tastings.

Belchenflue Viewpoint
Belchenflue Viewpoint

Basel, Switzerland

This elevation of 1099 meters provides views over three countries. The site includes military trails and remains of a Celtic observatory.

Läckerli Huus
Läckerli Huus

Basel, Switzerland

Factory and shop of honey and spice biscuits based on a Basel recipe from the 16th century, with a presentation of the production process.

Arlesheim Cathedral
Arlesheim Cathedral

Arlesheim, Switzerland

This baroque cathedral constructed in 1681 features a Silbermann organ and ceiling paintings depicting the Assumption of Mary.

Riburg Saltworks
Riburg Saltworks

Rheinfelden, Switzerland

Industrial center for rock salt extraction in operation since 1844, organizing tours of the production facilities.