Sights & Attractions in Basel

Top Attractions

Name	Category	Location

Fasnacht-Brunnen Created by the Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, known for his work...	Fountains	Altstadt

Haus zum Kirschgarten This 18th-century home was built as a palace for a young silk-ribbon...	Museums / Galleries	Altstadt

Historisches Museum Housed within the 13th-century Barfüsserkirche (Church of...	Museums / Galleries, Religious Sites	Altstadt

Kunsthalle A must-see for lovers of contemporary art, this museum has hosted...	Museums / Galleries	Altstadt

Kunstmuseum In a city known for its museums, the Kunstmuseum is Basel's heirloom...	Museums / Galleries	Altstadt


Lällekönig When a famous gate tower on the Grossbasel side was destroyed...	Public Art (Mural / Sculpture / Statue)	Altstadt

Marktplatz Flowers, fruits, and vegetables are sold most mornings from open...	Squares	Altstadt

Mittlere Rheinbrücke Basel's most historic bridge is a good metaphor for the city's...	Bridges / Tunnels	Altstadt

Münster Basel's cathedral evolved into its current form through a combination...	Religious Sites	Altstadt

Rathaus This bright red edifice, which towers over Marktplatz, was built...	Government Buildings	Altstadt

Rheinsprung A row of 15th- and 16th-century houses lines this steep little...	Houses / Mansions	Altstadt
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