Top Things to See in Basel, Part 2

After lunch, we continued our tour of Basel.

The Old Town Wall.

Across the Rhine is the Tinguely Museum, a permanent collection of the Swiss painter and sculptor Jean Tinguely.

He's famous for his kinetic sculptures.

His most famous work--the Tinguely Fountain--is actually found in the center of town.

Animated metal sculptures move and spray water.

The Elisabethen Kirche is nearby.

All over town, you'll find these fountains. In the summer, the locals get in the fountains in their swimsuits and treat them as mini pools.

The Spalentor dates from the 14th century. It is one of the oldest and best preserved town gates in Basel.

There are 3 closing devices on the gate.

The large door was closed at 10 pm but pedestrians could pass through the small door until 11 pm for a fee.

The blue postbox is one of 5 remaining in Basel.

The University of Basel Kollegienhaus sits on Peters Square. Peters Square hosts a flea market every Saturday.

The entrance has a mosaic wall.

Nearby is the Botanical Garden of the University. It's free to tour.

This beautiful Rococo Building belongs to the Society of Medicine.

Peters Church was originally founded in the 9th century. It's been rebuilt after the 1356 earthquake.

Basel Bahnhof.

Markthalle near the Bahnhof.

Inside, you'll find numerous food stalls.

We came upon a cow parade. Apparently, it's a popular parade held all over Switzerland.

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