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Basel Town Hall
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Basel Town Hall

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Basel Town Hall stands on the Marktplatz and is the seat of the Basel government, as well as the municipal council. Particularly worth seeing are the municipal council chamber, the beautiful inner courtyard, the romantic arcades, and the magnificent tower.   Zürich's Town Hallhas been located in this area since the 14th century, rather than at the seat of the city's former rulers, the prince-bishops, who lived on the cathedral hill at the time. Choosing a different location demonstrated that the citizens of the time were seeking independence as their economic power grew, no longer wanting to be subject to the bishop. Craftsmen formed 15 guilds and, in 1501, carried out the municipal council's decision to join the Swiss Confederation. To commemorate this event, in the early 16th century, the front part of the then-Zürich's Town Hallwas replaced by a very famous new building. The battlements were also renovated and are very colorful, displaying 12 coats of arms representing the 12 cantons, including Basel, that joined the Swiss Confederation at that time. In the early 17th century, the Zürich's Town Hall was expanded, and Hans Bock painted the wider and longer walls with trompe-l'œil architectural features.   In 1900, the Zürich's Town Hall underwent further expansion; an annex was added on the left, and a tower was built on the right. At the same time, the original rear building from the 14th century was demolished and replaced with a new one. This was a period of historicism, as architects used elements from traditional styles, incorporating some old parts and their architectural forms into the new building, but the overall decoration was a very new style at the time, namely Art Nouveau.Basel · 19.5km from Bad Bellingen
Basel Cathedral
No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Basel-Stadt

Basel Cathedral

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High walls built of red sandstone, roofs covered with colorful tiles, and towering twin spires—all these make the cathedral one of the important features of Basel. The crypt, choir, tomb of Erasmus of Rotterdam, Galluspforte, and two cloisters bear witness to the cathedral's centuries of history.    The history of Basel as a settlement began atCathedral Hill. In the 1st century BC, Celts from the Rauricii tribe lived in a fortified "oppidum." Today, remnants of the "Celtic wall" can still be seen in the semi-subterranean windows on Rittergasse. In 15 BC, the Roman army built a military base onCathedral Hill, located on the border between the Roman Empire and Germanic tribes. In the center of Münsterplatz, one can see a hidden Roman well that leads to the groundwater of theRhine River.    In the late Roman Empire, Christianity was established in the Basel region. Existing documents record bishops coming to Basel from Augusta Raurica, a Roman republican city located approx. 10 km upstream on theRhine River. In fact, the names of all bishops who have resided in Basel since the 8th century are now known.    Basel Cathedral dates back to the Carolingian dynasty; the building was destroyed in 917 when the Hungarians attacked the entire city. In the early 11th century, Henry II built a magnificent new church for Basel. During the 25 years at the end of the 12th century, the Henry-era church was replaced by a Romanesque building, and after the 1356 earthquake, it was renovated into a Gothic church.    Around Münsterplatz, the cathedral's canons built their own late Gothic residences, and the open space was used for commemorative processions, festivals, tournaments, and grand parades. In 1529, Basel became entirely Protestant. The bishop and canons left the city, and the empty residences of the canons were sold to wealthy merchants.    In the 18th century, the church was transformed into late Baroque and Neoclassical styles, while Münsterplatz became a quiet and prosperous residential area, later becoming the administrative center of Basel. Today, this magnificent square is used as a venue for various events and serves as an open space for people to meet.Basel · 19.7km from Bad Bellingen

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Choco Story Colmar: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide + Chocolate Workshop & Tastings
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小丸子本尊10 January 2020
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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

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猫猫在旅行9 August 2023
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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

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M32***8323 November 2024
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The oil paintings exhibited here are very artistic and the colors are very beautiful.

Fine Arts Museum Basel

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翱翔的大鲨鱼13 March 2020
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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.

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Anonymous user13 September 2026
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Have been multiple times, it's worth returning once in a while. Stunning cathedral and view

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