Haus zur Mücke, Medieval building at Münsterplatz, Switzerland.
Haus zur Mücke is a building at Münsterplatz with medieval origins and baroque additions from the 18th century. Its facade shows typical windows and doors that were added during a major renovation period.
The building played a role in an important church event in the 15th century when it hosted a meeting that affected the Catholic Church. Later it became a place for art collection and knowledge sharing.
The house once held one of Basel's most important art collections, drawing visitors from across the region. The rooms reflect the city's past as a gathering place for collectors and scholars.
The building is within walking distance of the Cathedral and easy to find when strolling through the Old Town. Today it is a school and not accessible to visitors, so viewing it from outside is the way to enjoy it.
Beneath the house lie remains from Roman times, including old walls and parts of an ancient storage building. These hidden layers show the long history of the site under the modern structure.
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