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Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Altstadt, Canton of Basel
Located on the Rhine River near the borders of France and Germany, Basel contains the country's highest concentration of museums. The culture-centric city, site of the world's most influential art market each June, is also home to the lovely Munster Cathedral, made of red sandstone with a multi-colored tile roof. Green spaces abound, including the popular zoological gardens in the city center. Switzerland's largest site of Roman ruins, Augusta Raurica, are an easy day trip to the east.
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1. Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Housed in the Barfüsserkirche since 1894, Basel Historical Museum presents selected aspects of the history of Basel from prehistoric times to the present. Especially worthy of note here are the works of pre-Reformation sacred art such as the Basel Dance of Death and Basel Cathedral Treasury. The section called «Understanding the World» installed in the basement comprises a magnificent array of medieval tapestries with their fantasy worlds and scenes of real life, the Renaissance and Baroque collections grouped together in one «Great Cabinet of Curiosities», and Basel’s rich archaeological heritage. Among the other highlights here are the coin cabinet and Burgundian Booty.
Reviewed By L3785KOvictoriaf - Bridgwater, United Kingdom
Nice, warm and well laid out museum. I got caught up with the exhibits in the main area and nearly forgot about those down the stairs. Liked that you could leave your bag and jacket in a locker leaving you free to wander round with tablet. Some of the exhibits are interactive as well. Lady at the reception desk was very helpful. Definitely worth a visit.
2. Basel Minster
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4.5 based on 2,060 reviews
Reviewed By gregoryd762
The only red stone minster we have seen so far, this beautiful cathedral set in its own square is very impressive.We have climbed many minsters, duomos and cathedrals, so found this climb relatively easy. Great views from the narrow platform. Unfortunately, we didnt realise there were other steps to go higher. Maybe next time, as there is so much to see in Basel.
3. Rathaus
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4.5 based on 1,439 reviews
Reviewed By lienloerie777 - Pretoria, South Africa
Love that you can just calmly go into the city hall, with a doggie on a leash, and just sit and admire the stunning walls, murals and architecture. I love Basel. Everything there just works!
4. Stadion St Jakobpark
5. Fischmarktbrunnen
6. Peterskirche
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4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By OlegY_12 - Belgrade, Serbia
This site is located on Peter's Church Square, near to the Mittlere Brucke and Botanic Garden. Just as we were at the times around the Middle Bridge, we went to the square where is situated this church, dating from 1219,although there was a religious building on the site before that time. The church has got one central whitewashed brick building and the sandstone bell tower behind. The oldest remaining parts of the church are the west wall and the choir's area, from the middle of the 13th century. We entered inside and had seen one light and airy interior of this sanctuary. The stone pillars and pointed arches separate the nave from the side aisles and above is the gallery running round all sides of the nave. There are some impressive Gothic murals as well, and the organ above the altar. One of the wall paintings worth of mentioning is for sure, the depiction of the Christ's body being laid to rest in the tomb. The visitors may attend to the regular organ concerts in the church, which is open daily except on Mondays. Worth of visiting, despite the fact that the church is away from the old city.
7. Martinskirche
8. Leonhardskirche
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 586RobertA586 - Phoenix, United States
We learned of this church through investigations on Ancestry.com...my wife learned that she had great great grandparents from Basel who were members here so we sought it out while exploring Basel Old Town. Fun and Interesting. Sadly, the Church building was not open the two times we explored its vicinity but it is a neat way to feel the real Basel center city life. Recommended.
9. Freie Strasse
10. Dreilaendereck
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3.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Travelshifu - Hyderabad, India
I decided to travel to this place on foot from the nearest tram station and it turned out to be a long way off. I had to walk a good 30 minutes to reach the monument. You will need to ask directions if you want to reach here on your own. The place was empty - no tourists, no caretakers, absolutely no one. There was no entrance fee either. The place just has this one monument shown in the picture and the countries are actually a bit far off. So technically you are still in Switzerland while you can see France and Germany.
