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The Cathedral

With its red sandstone walls, multicoloured roof tiles and twin towers, the Cathedral is a dominant feature of the city. more

The Pfalz

The terrace high above the Rhine behind the Cathedral offers a magnificent view over the Old Town. more

Marktplatz and Town Hall

The Marktplatz is dominated by the imposing Town Hall, the seat of the government of the Canton of Basel-City. Fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers are sold here. more

Mittlere Brücke / Schifflände

Cross the Rhine on the Mittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge). Financed by the sale of church treasures in 1125, it is one of the oldest Rhine crossings between Lake Constance and the North Sea. more

Tinguely Fountain

Amusing machine sculptures in an enormous pool of water. Jean Tinguely created a new symbol for the city with this fountain. more

Basel’s Old Town

Travel through time as you explore Basel on foot. Basel’s Old Town remains as untouched and beautiful as any other in Europe. more

Rhine Port / Dreiländereck

Experience the big wide world in miniature, where Germany, France and Switzerland meet. more

Spalentor (Spalen Gate)

The Spalentor is the most imposing of the three surviving city gates that formed part of the fortifications of 1400. more

Modern architecture

The people of Basel are receptive to modernity. This is the place to visit if you’re looking for state-of-the-art feats of architecture. more

Hammering Man by J. Borofsky

Visit the most hardworking person in Basel, the Hammering Man on Aeschenplatz. This 13.5 metre tall work of art by American J. Borofsky has been swinging his hammer since 1989. more

Fondation Beyeler

Within the Fondation Beyeler awaits one of the most famous private collections in the world, with top works of the classical modern period. more

Kunstmuseum Basel

Visit the oldest public art collection in the world at the Kunstmuseum Basel. Works from Holbein to Goya and Rubens and the old masters of painting have been gazed at in wonder since 1661. more

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