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Basel, Switzerland
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Museum · Switzerland · Basel-Stadt
Fondation Beyeler
A light-filled museum of modern art in a garden setting just outside Basel.
about 2.5 h
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Why Fondation Beyeler matters
In the nearby village of Riehen, the Fondation Beyeler displays a premier collection of modern art in a glass-walled building set among water lilies. Expect works by artists such as Monet, Picasso and Rothko. It's a calm and beautiful place to spend a few hours.
Talking points
- Renzo Piano designed the building.
- The setting includes a garden and water lilies.
- Special exhibitions draw art fans from far away.
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