Top Things to do in Canton of Basel
The 9 Best Ancient Ruins in Canton of Basel, Canton of Basel
Discover the best top things to do in Canton of Basel, Switzerland including Mittelalterliche Stadtmauern, Augusta Raurica, Carolingian Outer Crypt, Ruine Schloss Waldenburg, Murus Gallicus - Der Keltenwall, Romische Umfassungsmauer, Mittelalterlicher Stadtmauerturm, Krypta unter der Vierung des Basler Munsters, Ruine Rifenstein.
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1. Mittelalterliche Stadtmauern
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Augusta Raurica
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
The Roman town only a stone’s throw from Basel in SwitzerlandAn outing for the whole family that offers much and costs little.The imposing Roman theatre, the authentic Roman villa, the mysterious well shaft, the biggest silver treasure of late antiquity, accessible sewer tunnels and the winsome animals in the animal park are only a few of the attractions that you should not miss.Off to roman times!
Reviewed By MFloyd84 - Sydney, Australia
The ruins are a short train ride from Basel SBB and then about a 15 min walk uphill to the entrance. The main part of the site around the theater has been really well preserved, and as you walk out to other parts of Augusta Raurica you pass through rolling fields of barley and poppy flowers where there are some smaller ruins including part of a small coliseum.
3. Carolingian Outer Crypt
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Approximately 1200 years ago the bishop commissioned the construction of the oldest Basel cathedral known archaeologically. The foundations of the outer crypt associated with the cathedral can still be seen today. The information point below the Pfalz can be accessed using the archaeology key (available from the kiosk in Basel Cathedral). Tip: Make an archaeological tour in Basel: The free audio guide app ,,Archaeo Tour" shows you around original sites from the Celtic, Roman and medieval periods of Basel's history.
Reviewed By pawel_hbg - Sopot, Poland
You can also visit some kind of outer crypt which is connected to Cathedral. It is worth to see that , the same as observation desk on river.
4. Ruine Schloss Waldenburg
5. Murus Gallicus - Der Keltenwall
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3.0 based on 6 reviews
More than 2000 years ago the Celts fortified their new settlement on the cathedral hill by building a massive bank and ditch enclosure. Today, three windows in the ground provide a glimpse of the ruined enclosure. Tip: Make an archaeological tour in Basel: The free audio guide app ,,Archaeo Tour" shows you around original sites from the Celtic, Roman and medieval periods of Basel's history.
6. Romische Umfassungsmauer
More than 1700 years ago the Romans were forced to move the northern border of their empire back to the River Rhine and they built a fortification wall encircling the cathedral hill. The information point can be accessed using the archaeology key (available from the kiosk in Basel Cathedral). Tip: Make an archaeological tour in Basel: The free audio guide app ,,Archaeo Tour" shows you around original sites from the Celtic, Roman and medieval periods of Basel's history.
7. Mittelalterlicher Stadtmauerturm
In der Biegung des Kohlenbergs liegt der Lohnhof, dessen Ecke durch einen machtigen Turm mit steilem Pyramidendach gesichert wird. Dieser Turm ist ein Eckpfeiler der Burkhardschen Stadtmauer (um 1080/1100). Nachdem er im Erdbeben von 1356 stark beschadigt worden war, baute man ihn 1358 wieder auf. Nur mit Schlussel zuganglich! (erhaltlich im Museum fur Musik)
8. Krypta unter der Vierung des Basler Munsters
Remains of the cathedral dating from Charlemagne’s reign to the Reformation, exhibits from bishops’ graves, original construction features and a 270° media installation allow visitors to take a trip back in time to the origins of Basel Cathedral.
9. Ruine Rifenstein
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
