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Basel Town Hall
The Basel City Hall stands on the Market Square and is the seat of the state capital of Basel and the seat of the city council. Of particular note are the Town Hall, its beautiful inner courtyard, its romantic arcades and its majestic tower. The town hall has been located in this area since the 14th century, rather than the seat of the city's previous ruler, the duchy monarch who was also bishop, who lived on Chapel Hill. Not choosing the same address shows that the citizens at that time sought independence as their economic strength grew, and were no longer subject to the bishop. The craftsmen formed 15 guilds, which in 1501 carried out the decision of the municipal council to join the Swiss Confederation. To commemorate this event, at the beginning of the 16th century, the first half of the then town hall was replaced by a very famous new building. The battlements have also been renovated, surrounded by very rich colors, with 12 badges hanging, representing the 12 cantons, including Basel, which joined the Swiss Confederation at the time. At the beginning of the 17th century, the town hall was enlarged, and HansBock painted the wider and longer walls, with imitation architecture. In 1900, the town hall was further expanded, adding a annex on the left and a tower on the right. At the same time, the original rear building built in the 14th century was demolished and a new building was built. This was a period of historicism, as the architects used elements from the traditional style, some old parts and their architectural forms were incorporated into the new building, but the whole decoration was of a very new style at the time, known as Art Nouveau.Basel · 1.2 km from downtown
Fine Arts Museum Basel
The Basel Museum of Fine Arts is the oldest municipal art museum in Europe. The main museum houses the original "Death of Christ" by Holbein and works donated by Picasso. The new museum (Neubau) focuses on installation art and avant-garde experimental exhibitions. It is recommended to make an appointment for a limited-time special exhibition seat on the official website in advance. Coats and backpacks can be stored in the museum. There is an interactive workshop on the basement floor, and there are sketching experiences every day. It is just a short walk from the SBB train station. When passing through the medieval arcade, you can pay attention to the contemporary art installations hanging on the outer wall. The Museum Restaurant in the museum uses local ingredients to reproduce the recipes in Klee's paintings. You need to email in advance to make a reservation. The handmade chocolate shop on Spalenberg Street nearby is recommended as a resting point after the exhibition, which is within walking distance. Please note that shops in Switzerland are closed on Sundays. It is recommended to prepare cash or exchange change in advance.Basel · 1.5 km from downtown
Basel Cathedral
The high walls made of red sandstone, the roofs paved with colorful tiles, the towering twin towers, all these make the cathedral one of the important features of Basel. The wine cellar, the choir, the tomb of Erasmus in Rotterdam, the Galluspforte and the two cloisters bear witness to the vicissitudes of the cathedral over the centuries. Basel's history as an urban settlement begins in Chapel Hill. In the first century BC, Celts from the Rauricii tribe lived in the fortified "oppidum". Today, the remains of the "Celtic Wall" can still be seen in the semi-underground windows of the Rittergasse. In 15 BC, the Roman army established a military base on Chapel Hill on the border between the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribes. In the center of the Münsterplatz square, you can see a hidden Roman well leading to the groundwater of the Rhine. In the late Roman Empire, Christianity was established in the Basel area. Existing documents record bishops who came to Basel from the Roman republic of Augusta Raurica, located about 10 kilometers upstream of the Rhine. But in fact, the names of all the bishops who have lived in Basel since the 8th century are now known. The cathedral dates back to the reign of Charlemagne, and the building was destroyed in 917 when the Hungarians attacked the entire city. At the beginning of the 11th century, Henry II built a magnificent new church for Basel. During the 25 years at the end of the 12th century, the church of Henry's period was replaced by Romanesque buildings, and after the earthquake in 1356, it was renovated into a Gothic church. Around the Münsterplatz square, the priests of the church built their own post-Gothic residences, and the open space was used for commemorative processions, festivals, competitions and grand military parades for visiting people. In 1529, Basel became fully Protestant. Bishops and clergy left the city, and the clergy's empty homes were sold to wealthy merchants. In the 18th century, the church became post-Baroque and Neoclassical, while Münsterplatz became a quiet and prosperous residential area, and later the administrative center of Basel. Today, this magnificent square is used as a venue for various events and an open space for people to meet.Basel · 1.3 km from downtown
Border Triangle Basel
Basel is close to Germany and France and is a city at the junction of the three countries. There is a rocket-shaped sculpture at the junction, which is called the "Three Kingdoms Monument". The flags of Switzerland, France and Germany are engraved on it. There is a bridge across the Rhine in front of the monument, on both sides of the bridge can clearly identify the signs of the border.Basel · 2.4 km from downtown
Zoo Basel
Zoo Basel is a zoo located in Basel, Switzerland. It is home to a wide variety of animals from around the world, including elephants, giraffes, lions, tigers, gorillas, penguins, and more.Basel · 2.6 km from downtown
Toy Worlds Museum Basel
The Basel Toy World Museum boasts one of the world's largest collections of teddy bears. Walking through the museum, you're surrounded by exquisitely crafted and beautiful teddy bears. If you're a teddy bear fan, this is a must-see. Besides teddy bears, the museum also displays other dolls.Basel · 1.6 km from downtown
St. Jakob-Park
Located in Basel, Switzerland, the St. Jakob Park Stadium is the largest football stadium in Switzerland and the home of Basel Football Club with a capacity of 42,500 seats. The site was supervised by a world-renowned architectural firm. The stadium has state-of-the-art infrastructure, with retractable stands that can meet the needs of any fan, player or even journalist.Basel · 3.3 km from downtown
Fondation Beyeler
The Fondation Beyeler Museum, located outside Basel, owns and oversees the art collection of the couple Hildi and Ernst Beyeler for more than fifty years. The collection includes late Post-Impressionist works by Cezanne, Van Gogh, and Claude Monet; Cubist works by Picasso and Georges Braque, among others. The collection was first publicly exhibited in 1989 at the Reina Sofia Art Center in Madrid. Later, with the opening of the Renzo Piano-designed museum in 1997, these exhibits were permanently open to the public at the museum. The architectural features of the museum are mainly manifested in the lightness and liberation of the top. The roof expresses its loftiness and liberation with its visibleness, transparency and lightness. Walls, on the other hand, have solidity, heaviness, restraint and solemnity.Riehen · 4.6 km from Basel
Mittlere Brucke
The Mitler Bridge is a bridge located in Basel, Switzerland. It spans the Rhine River, connecting the two districts of Grossbase and Kleinbase, with five arches, each supported by pillars.Basel · 999m from downtown
Tierpark Lange Erlen
This zoo, home to deer, lions, foxes, raccoons and a variety of birds, is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.Basel · 1.1 km from downtown
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猫猫在旅行August 9, 2023
5.0
Basel's City Hall is unexpectedly beautiful. We arrived in the city center early and other attractions were not open, so we went to the City Hall first. The red sandstone building is very colorful and decorated with gold, which is very beautiful. There are many large murals inside the building with rich colors. Against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, this red building is even more beautiful.
Basel Town Hall
M32***83November 23, 2024
5.0
The oil paintings exhibited here are very artistic and the colors are very beautiful.
Fine Arts Museum Basel
翱翔的大鲨鱼March 13, 2020
4.0
The exterior of Basel Cathedral is a typical Gothic building with a history of nearly a thousand years. Although the exterior is very simple and low-key, the interior is very solemn and rich. The care of this cathedral can be seen from the big picture to the details.
Basel Cathedral
小丸子本尊January 10, 2020
5.0
We walked along the Rhine River to the famous Three-Country Monument in Basel. The air in Switzerland is so good! There were few people on the road during the morning rush hour. The Three-Country Monument is right by the river, so it was quite memorable to take some photos there.
Border Triangle Basel
_TS***9hSeptember 8, 2023
5.0
beautiful not big zoo, nice place to spend with kids. Various amount of animal like giraffes, elephants, lions, monkeys,penguins and etc.Some play area outdoor also 👌 So if you are in Basel with little ones this place is must see
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xiaohei5678November 9, 2019
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It is a bit like a fairy tale world, with small characters and objects that are lifelike. Although the small city of Basel is not big, it brings visitors surprises beyond imagination. It is unforgettable.
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爱爱李October 17, 2019
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Basel Football Stadium is a home stadium. This team is also the most famous one in Switzerland and is often the winner. Here you can feel the passionate atmosphere of local football.
[Fun] Very interesting venue
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