Dreiländereck, Border monument in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
The Pylon rises 18.7 meters high near the Rhine River, featuring three metal curves that extend symmetrically from a central tube toward France, Germany, and Switzerland.
The Basel Grand Council allocated 293,000 Swiss francs in 1957 for the construction of this metal structure, which marks the meeting point of three European nations.
This monument exhibits the flags of Switzerland, France, and Germany, representing the international cooperation between these neighboring countries at their geographical intersection point.
Visitors can reach the Pylon through the Basel port area, where they will find a restaurant and a passenger boat landing stage near the monument.
The structure weighs 8.3 tons and consists of 15-millimeter thick rolled sheet metal, mathematically designed by Hungarian mathematician Istvan Csontos in 1956.
Location: Basel-Stadt
Creator: Wilhelm Münger
GPS coordinates: 47.58853,7.58977
Latest update: May 14, 2025 11:04
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