Gate of Saint John

The Gate of Saint John features robust stone walls, high arched entrances, and defensive elements characteristic of medieval fortification architecture.

Built in the early 13th century, this gate formed part of Basel's outer wall system, which protected the city from invasions until 1859.

The gate stands as one of three remaining gates from Basel's former fortifications, representing the development of urban defense systems in Swiss cities.

Located at coordinates 47.5665°N and 7.58204°E, the gate connects to various walking paths and provides access to the Rhine riverfront area.

The structure incorporates materials from earlier Jewish cemeteries, affected during the construction of Basel's expanded defensive walls in the 14th century.

Location: Basel-Stadt

Operator: BLT

Address: St. Johanns-Vorstadt 110, 4056 Basel, Switzerland 4056 Basel

Phone: +41612686868

Website: https://basel.com/de/Media/Attraktionen/Sehenswuerdigkeiten/St.-Johanns-Tor

GPS coordinates: 47.56665,7.58157

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:58