Church, mosque or temple
Basel Minster
Basel, Switzerland
A red sandstone cathedral on a terrace above the Rhine.
Square · Switzerland · Basel-Stadt
Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz
A bright red Renaissance town hall facing the city's main market square.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz matters
The deep red Town Hall is covered in painted scenes and golden details, and the market square in front hosts a fresh produce market on weekday mornings. Step into the courtyard for more murals. It's the colourful heart of old Basel.
Talking points
- The facade is a vivid red with painted decoration.
- Fresh markets run on weekday mornings.
- The courtyard is richly frescoed.
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