Dreiländereck, Border monument in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
Dreiländereck is a metal pylon standing near the Rhine River in Basel, with three curved arms pointing toward France, Germany, and Switzerland. The structure consists of thin rolled sheet metal supported by a central tube that forms the core of the monument.
The monument was built in 1957 after local authorities approved funding for this project at the border of three countries. It was part of a plan to mark this important geographical point in the region.
The monument displays flags representing the three nations and marks a place where cooperation between neighbors is visible. Visitors often gather here to experience the symbolic meeting point of three countries at once.
The monument is located in Basel's port area and is easy to reach on foot, especially from the riverbank. There is a restaurant and a passenger boat landing nearby that make a visit convenient.
The monument was designed by a Hungarian mathematician who created a specific geometric form to symbolize the three countries. The precise engineering of this structure shows how artistic design and mathematical calculation came together.
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