- Once upon a time they were part of the city walls of Basel, and now they mark the border old town. City fortifications were demolished in 1866 year.
- Practically all of these walls were torn down to allow Basel to grow and provide a healthier living environment in the 19th century.
- The City Hall from the 16th century is located on the Market Square and is decorated with fine murals on the outer walls and on the walls of the inner court.
- During the construction of the walls, red sandstone was used, and the roof was decorated with an interesting pattern. The Cathedral is Basel's most recognizable...
- The Occupy Wall Street movement, the anti-globalizers, the social network protesters have ignored the BIS. Centralbahnplatz 2, Basel, is quiet and tranquil.
- With its red sandstone walls, colourful roof tiles and twin towers, no other building adorns the cityscape of Basel like the Cathedral.#lovebasel #baslermünster.
- The Gate of Ashes is a former city gate in the ancient city walls of Basel, Switzerland. It was pulled down in 1861 along with three other gateways and the city walls.
- There are plenty of things to see in Basel, and you will learn about the landmarks and interesting focal points, as well as dig deeper into the history of Basel.
- Basel’s cathedral (Basler Münster), seen from everywhere in the city, it’s located on a hill overlooking one of the best views of Basel; a short walk can access it.