Carnival Fountain, Moving metal fountain near Theater Basel, Switzerland
The metal sculptures in the Tinguely Fountain create continuous water patterns through rotating mechanisms, spraying water in multiple directions near Basel Theatre.
Jean Tinguely designed and installed this mechanical water feature in 1977, marking a transition in public art displays throughout Basel city center.
The fountain represents Swiss engineering precision through its metal mechanisms while serving as a meeting point for theater visitors and local residents.
Visitors can access the fountain at any time of day, with the mechanical elements operating continuously and providing drinking water through specific outlets.
Each metal component of the fountain performs independent movements, creating different water patterns that change based on the mechanical rotation speeds.
Location: Basel
Inception: January 1, 1977
Creator: Jean Tinguely
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Creator: Jean Tinguely
Address: Theaterplatz
GPS coordinates: 47.55370,7.59060
Latest update: May 11, 2025 23:16
Collection of key architectural and cultural sites in Basel, Switzerland, including religious buildings, museums, and historical structures located where Switzerland meets France and Germany.
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Basel Historical Museum
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Kunsthalle Basel
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Barfüsserkirche
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Dollhouse Museum
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Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection
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Haus zum Kirschgarten
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Toy Worlds Museum Basel
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Aeschenschwibbogen
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Stadtkino
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Theater Basel
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Schilthof
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Elisabethenbrunnen
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Basel Historical Museum – Barfüsserkirche
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Webern-Brunnen
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Court building
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Zum Raben house
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Musiksaal
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Samson und Delila-Brunnen
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Haus zum Luft (Wohnhaus des Erasmus)
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Kleiner Kirschgarten
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Steinenberg 4
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