Art gallery
Kunstmuseum Basel
Basel, Switzerland
One of the oldest public art collections in Europe, with Holbein and modern masters.
Church, mosque or temple · Switzerland · Basel-Stadt
Basel Minster
A red sandstone cathedral on a terrace above the Rhine.
about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Basel Minster matters
The Basel Minster crowns a cliff above the Rhine with colourful roof tiles and twin towers. Inside is the tomb of the humanist Erasmus of Rotterdam. Behind the church, a terrace overlooks the river, a perfect place for a break in the sun.
Talking points
- Erasmus is buried here.
- The river terrace has great views.
- Patterned roof tiles are a signature.
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