Architecture: Historic

The Salginatobel bridge is a significant monument to construction, designed by the well-known Swiss civil engineer Robert Maillart (1872 - 1940) and built in 1929/30.

Covered Wooden Bridge. Constructed in 1809 by Blasius Baltenschwiler, this bridge had several precursors. In 1242 the bridge was first mentioned in the annals. It had probably replaced ferryboats. Further information available from Info Baden.

Built in 1441. Next to the Spalen Gate, Basel and Zytgloggeturm, or clock tower. Switzerland's most significant fortified tower. This tower is a protected monument. Further information available from Info Baden.

This town hall, which is of modest proportions in comparison to the larger town halls of other cities, was built in 1497 on the premises of an older municipal building. On the second floor is the meeting room of the old Confederation, with a polychrome ceiling with beams, and with copies of the glass panels painted by the Zürich glass painter Lukas Zeiner, donated by ten towns in 1500 and sold in 1812. Further information available from Info Baden.

The Münster is one of Basel's main sights. .Situtated in a promiment position high above the Rhine River, the former episcopal church presides high above the region. The reformed church is a vivid monument to Romanesque and Gothic red sandstone architecture (1019-1500). It can look back on a varied history with a rich tradition of outstanding musical events and church services.

The Barfüsserkirche (church of the barefoot friars) is a combination of church and museum. The former monastery church is now a museum of history. Here you can admire the magnificent treasure of Basel cathedral and gain a valuable insight into the city's history.

This splendid building on the market square was built in various stages between the 16th and 19th centuries and is still today the seat of the government and Parliament of the canton of Basel City. Particularly worth seeing are the council chambers, the historic inner courtyard, the romantic arcades and the imposing tower.

Here you will find one of the finest city gateways in Switzerland. It was built at the end of the 14th century as part of the outer city wall. Particularly worth seeing are the original fortifications, the photographic artefacts and the old maps of the city.

Bellinzona's fortifications are among the most important witnesses of medieval fortress and castle architecture in the Alpine countries of Europe. Gradually evolved from a basic core on the rocky hill of Castelgrande, today's dam can be attributed above all to the extensive building activities of the dukes of Milan. Since 2001, the castles have been listed by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage Sites.

The theater built 150 years ago in the style of Milan's La Scala, is Switzerland's most beautiful example of neo-Classical theater architecture. Since its renovation by the architects Giancarlo and Pia Durisch and under the artistic direction of Renato Reichlin, the Teatro Sociale has been a very lively center of international theater and music life since 1997.