Location: Vorstädte
Top Things to do in Vorstädte
Top 6 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Vorstädte, 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. Tinguely-Brunnen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 860 reviews
Reviewed By izif_37 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
One of the most attractive fountains in the world! You could just stand and admire all moving parts making different figures with water. Attractive day and night. Also nice place for a rest in auiet park.
2. Spalen Gate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 441 reviews
Around 1200, a second outer fortification of the town was built.
Reviewed By 1945DJM - Montrose, United Kingdom
This is without doubt an impressive and historic medieval gate which was part of how the old city was fortified. Although the wall does not exist the gate looks superb.
3. Porte St. Alban
4. St. Johanns Tor
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By pawel_hbg - Sopot, Poland
St. Johanns Gate is one of the three surviving entrance gates to the old mediaeval walled city, which formed part of the fortifications built shortly after the great earthquake of 1356.
