Anatomical Museum of the University of Basel
The Anatomical Museum of the University of Basel is not the most popular among tourists, but it is undoubtedly a very fascinating museum. Not only professional doctors, but also ordinary inquisitive visitors find themselves within its walls. A trip to the anatomical museum will also be informative for the younger generation.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Basel
The Basel Botanical Garden is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. It appeared in 1589 with the aim of collecting and preserving plant varieties, as well as presenting them as research material for medical institutes. Now the mission of the botanical garden has expanded.
Basel Zoo
The Basel Zoo is the largest and oldest in Switzerland. This corner of nature, which occupies an impressive part of the historical center of the city, has gained worldwide fame due to its successful experience in raising animals that have never bred in captivity before.
The Historical Museum of Basel
The Basel Historical Museum is considered one of the largest and most important museums in the country. It is no coincidence that it is included in the list of cultural heritage sites of national importance and is under state protection. The exhibits are housed in a Gothic Franciscan church of the late 8th century.
Jean Tangley Museum
In the melancholic Solitude Park on the very banks of the Rhine, there is an unusual pink sandstone building with a metal composition on the roof. This is the personal museum of Jean Tangley, a famous Swiss sculptor, innovator and follower of the kinetic art movement.
Museum of the Beyeler Foundation
In one of the suburbs of Basel, the town of Rien, there is a private museum of the Beyeler Foundation. It is invariably included in all the routes of tourist walks in Basel, and every year almost 400 thousand people come here to admire the masterpieces of fine art.