Haus zum Kirschgarten, 18th-century city palace in Basel, Switzerland
The Haus zum Kirschgarten exhibits a sandstone facade with a portico and grand staircase, representing early classical architecture in Switzerland.
Johann Ulrich Büchel constructed this mansion between 1775 and 1780 for silk ribbon manufacturer Johann Rudolf Burckhardt as a combined residence and business premises.
The building incorporates Masonic principles in its spatial design, making it the sole preserved 18th-century Masonic structure in Switzerland.
The museum displays 50 exhibition rooms featuring Basel's residential culture, collections of clocks, and scientific instruments from different periods.
The interior includes ceremonial rooms on the main floor that follow specific Masonic lodge requirements, reflecting various cultural movements.
Location: Basel
Location: Basel-Stadt
Part of: Basel Historical Museum – Haus zum Kirschgarten
GPS coordinates: 47.55200,7.59134
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:51
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