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Town Hall, Basel

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Admire the colorful motifs on the facade of the bright red Town Hall. City hall since the 14th century, this 500-year-old building features illustrations of people and events marking the city's eventful past. Walk the courtyard in front of the building to see more paintings of the past, and enjoy the seasonal farmer's market. Note that entry into the building itself is limited to specific hours, so check the website for hours and updated tour schedules prior to your visit. The city offers tours in German at particular times. Use our Basel trip itinerary builder app to visit Town Hall on your trip to Basel, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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  • An old building but wonderfully restored. The facade is extraordinary, with many paintings and other gilded ornaments. The interior can be visited during guided tours. 
    An old building but wonderfully restored. The facade is extraordinary, with many paintings and other gilded ornaments. The interior can be visited during guided tours.  more »
  • With its standout red sandstone façade it is an architectural jewel. A centrepiece in the popular square, it has an esteemed history. Replacing an earlier one destroyed in the 1356 earthquake, it is....  more
    With its standout red sandstone façade it is an architectural jewel. A centrepiece in the popular square, it has an esteemed history. Replacing an earlier one destroyed in the 1356 earthquake, it is....  more »
  • A gorgeous building in the market square. It has frescoes and gargoyles and a pretty innner courtyard 
    A gorgeous building in the market square. It has frescoes and gargoyles and a pretty innner courtyard  more »
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  • In the midst of the Old Town, and right in Marktplatz, nobody can miss this extremely eye-catching building with an impressive red facade and an amazing decoration. Today the City Hall is the seat of the Basel government. Free entry.
  • Stunning historical landmark! Very clean and well kept, and there’s always something fun going on around it. A must-see in Basel.
  • No way you could miss this building. It's amazing. It's open so you can go inside to see a courtyard and amazing paintings full of colors.
  • Basel Town Hall, also known as Basler Rathaus, is a historical building located in the city of Basel, Switzerland. It is an important landmark in the city and serves as the seat of the government and administration of the canton of Basel-Stadt. The Town Hall was built in the late 15th century in the Gothic style and has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years. It is located in the Old Town of Basel, near the Rhine river and the market square, and is easily recognizable by its red-sandstone facade and the tall, slender spire that rises above the building. Inside the Town Hall, there are several ornately decorated rooms and halls, including the Council Chamber, where the government of the canton meets, and the Marriage Room, where weddings are held. The Town Hall also houses a museum that displays various historical artifacts and documents related to the city's history. The Basel Town Hall is a popular tourist attraction in the city and is open to the public for guided tours. It is also a popular venue for cultural events and performances.
  • What a bold and magnificent town hall. This is a stop you will not miss because it's literally right in the middle of the old town. And you cannot miss it because it's so ornate that and filled with so much art and color.

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