Top 6 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Vorstädte, Canton of Basel

August 27, 2021 Stefan Strunk

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.
Restaurants in Basel

1. Tinguely-Brunnen

Theatervorplatz Steinenberg / Klostergasse, Basel Switzerland http://www.basel.com
Excellent
57%
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9%
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4.5 based on 860 reviews

Tinguely-Brunnen

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

Spalenvorstadt, Basel 4056 Switzerland https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/historic-spalentor-basel.html
Excellent
34%
Good
51%
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15%
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4.0 based on 441 reviews

Spalen Gate

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

St. Alban-Berg, Basel 4052 Switzerland https://www.basel.com/fr/Media/Attraction/St.-Alban-Tor
Excellent
28%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
17%
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4.0 based on 92 reviews

Porte St. Alban

4. St. Johanns Tor

St. Johanns-Vorstadt 110, Basel 4056 Switzerland https://www.basel.com/en/Media/Attractions/St.-Johanns-Tor
Excellent
23%
Good
62%
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

St. Johanns Tor

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.

5. Predigerkirche

Totentanz 19, Basel 4051 Switzerland
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Predigerkirche

6. Hammering Man

Aeschenplatz, Basel 4010 Switzerland +41 61 268 68 68 http://www.basel.com
Excellent
17%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
10%
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3.5 based on 81 reviews

Hammering Man

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