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 Dante Shuggi by Myndo
It was built 1914.
You can't find the old Aunt Schuggi on the rails everyday, but you may be lucky.
The tram is today touring groups around Basel.
Have a seat on the wooden places, watch out the windows (with curtains, of course, we travel in stile) and hold your glas of wine when the old aunt makes a sharper curve (which she still can).
The Dante Shuggi tours on Fridays. The drive includes a Meal. You will have to pay for the Drinks. Costs between 30-40SFr.)
It can be booked at the Restaurant "Storchen" on the Schifflände. Phone Number: 061/261 29 29
The second way to get on Dante Schuggi is to rent it for your wedding or else. Then you can also have an added wagon with the musicians on it (see picture). (Costs from 660.- SFR per hour)
This is something I definitely have to do some day. Leave a Comment
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 Inside the post office
building by german_eagle
From outside the buildings looks rather dark and massive (sandstone), but I was very surprised when I went in and saw the light hall with tall pillars and the stunning pictures. Really a gem. (See my General Tip "Internet" as well.) Leave a Comment
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 St. Alban church by german_eagle
The street of the same name starts right at the Wettstein bridge (or the Kunstmuseum). Walk this street and have a look at the many beautiful houses, many of them in Baroque or classical style. A staircase leads down to St. Alban church, the St. Alban city gate marks the end of the street.
See my next tips as well. Leave a Comment
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 Andreasplatz with Monkey
fountain by german_eagle
Very funny is the Monkey fountain in the centre of the square. Cafés, a bakery, several little shops and the restaurant Hasenburg attract visitors and make it a lively, but not crowded place.
Great place to have a coffee with pastry for a break. Leave a Comment
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 Dreiländereck by Myndo
Here we have France, Germany and Switzerland.
Its one of the reasons why I like to live here.
You can go shopping or to the movies or in restaurants not only in one country, but with one small "hopp" you are over the border....
But back to that "point". It is located on a half island in the Rhine and marked with a silver tower or sail (you can see it in the background of my pic).
I do not think this is a "must see", but on sunny days it makes a good excursion out here.
There is also a Restaurant here (modern as you see) where you can sit inside or outside and have a glace or a cup of tea etc..
See the ship in front of it? It is a cruise ship for excursions on the Rhine. The Lällekönig. There is also a station here for the waterbus. Leave a Comment
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 City Wall remains by german_eagle
The scene is very picturesque and again peaceful - like the entire St. Alban quarter. I am glad I found this place. It is literally off the beaten path. Leave a Comment
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 Spalen fountain by german_eagle
It depicts a man playing the bagpipe. This motif is very popular in Switzerland (see Bern) and goes back to a drawing of Albrecht Dürer.
The relief with dancing folks at the bottom of the column is made after a picture of Hans Holbein. Leave a Comment
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 Romanesque cloisters by german_eagle
Adjacent you find the former convent buildings - now apartments - and remains of the oldest (Romanesque style) cloisters of Switzerland. Right by the church and the cloisters chestnut trees on the former cemetery, now a short alley.
As you can see on the picture you can have a glimpse of the Romanesque cloisters - the scene is just picturesque and peaceful. Leave a Comment
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 Fountain Head on
Muensterhill by Myndo
They only take 25 persons and it may be a little pricey, but interesting.
You will have a closer look (and explanations) to the fountains in Basel. There are a lot of fountains dating from various periods.
On the tour from the Fischmarkt to the St. Albantal you also learn about the water supply in old Basel.
On this site you find information about all the fountains in Basel (only iin German, sorry):
http://www.brunnenfuehrer.ch/home.htm Leave a Comment Website: guidedtours@baseltourismus.ch
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 Strasbourg Monument by german_eagle
The figures depict and angel guarding women and children, the reliefs show the help in the damaged city and the legendary boat ride with the millet gruel pot 1476, reminding of the centuries old friendship between Switzerland and Strasbourg. Leave a Comment
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