Basel - architecture

markerA Basel Town Hall The Town Hall has been located in this place since the 14th century, well away from the seat of the former ruler of the city, the Prince-Bishop, who resided on the Cathedral Hill. This separation shows that the burghers of the town, with their growing economic strength in the 14th century, sought in... Basel Town Hall - photo
markerB Tinguely Fountain Tinguely Fountain - in a shallow pool 19 cm deep, 16 m wide and 19 m long, cast in black mastic asphalt the artist placed nine black figures driven by low-voltage current that spout water as they move. These nine iron eminences cheerfully converse with one another like the mimes, actors and dancers ... Tinguely Fountain - photo

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Name Basel
Region Basel-Stadt
Country Switzerland (CH)
Population 4,000 inhabitants

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