Rathaus, Basel Town Hall Marktplatz, a Photo Essay
Walking through the streets of Basel’s old town we were pleasantly surprised to see the beautiful red Rathaus Basel Town Hall Marktplatz. This eye-catching red facade building is hard to miss. It is one of the major architecture highlights of old town Basel.
This town hall is so different from the row of buildings adjacent to it, no way you can miss it. It looked more like a castle, we loved the building and its bright facade cheered us instantly. Even the damp weather around hardly seemed to matter.
Basler Rathaus: Interesting Facts
This grand old monument, the Basel Town Hall is 500 years old!
Architectural style – Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance style. Years of construction – 1504 to 1514. I liked how well it is preserved and maintained. Hard to say it is 500 years old!
The bell tower was added to the older structure in 1900.
Exterior facade of Rathaus Basel Town hall Marktplatz
Must See in Walking Tour of Basel
Rathaus Town Hall is ranked high in list of places to see in Basel Switzerland. All walking tour packages of Basel includes this town hall in their itinerary. But if yours is a self planned itinerary then include this in things to do list in Basel old town.
While you are on you walking tour of old town Basel don’t miss out on this quirky sight: Basilisk Mythological Creature.
One of the prettiest door I saw in Basel Town Hall Switzerland.
Rathaus dates from sixteenth century, the facade is elaborately painted with various characters. Each fresco there is worth framing with lens. The attractive inner courtyard with the stunning art work on the walls is very interesting and worth a long pause in your tour.
Rathaus Basel Town Hall Marktplatz is the seat of the Basel government and its parliament. The senate assembly hall in this building requires special permission to visit. Plan ahead if you intend to visit.
Even today the practice of meeting of Cantonal Government of Basel-Stadt here every week is continued. The Parliament assembles here bi-monthly, that explains the request for permission to enter the assembly hall.
Basler Rathaus
Red seems to be the favorite color of people of Switzerland. Even the flag of Switzerland has red. It has a white cross in the center and background in red. St Gallen too has a bright red colored street. Check here: Stadtlounge – City Lounge of St Gallen.
Interested in another beautiful Town Hall? Check this: Leuven Town Hall in Belgium.
Facade of Basel City Hall
See the old man making faces at tourists.
Timings to Visit Rathaus Basel City Hall
Rathaus Town Hall in Basel is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Open on Mondays to Fridays: 8am–12pm, 1:30–5pm.
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I love the perspective of that last one. These are really gorgeous. Those frescoes must be really something in person!
wow, this is one lovely structure, ^0^ you don't see that everyday.
Wow gorgeous place!
Thank you for sharing.
Regards
" Regina "
What a beautiful building, the details on it are amazing. Thanks for sharing. Happy skywatching!
fabulous frescoes! the 3rd photo is my favorite.
This is a beautiful building — I like the red color. The frescoes are amazing.
That is wonderful how the red stands out and what a beautiful building it is. So much detail.
Beautiful place; even the rooftop is intricately painted in various colors. I like the weather-vane type sprinting figure in the same photo. Pray tell, what is this building used for?
Looks like you had a nice time visiting this town of Basel.
Wow! Creating that building took a lot of time and energy!! And then you come along and photograph it to share your wonder with us! Thank you!!
Great tour again and of a most beautiful and elaborate building!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Architectures are spectacular and I liked the colour contrast. You have captured beautiful shots.
This is wall art of the best kind. Color does sway the mood in this lovely square. 🙂
Having an amazing virtual tour . keep them coming .
Brilliant photos of some beautiful buildings.
thank you for taking my eyes by the hand…
Aloha from Waikiki 🙂
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Oh gosh – it's simply beautiful!
wonderfully intricate architecture Indrani….thanks for taking us on your adventures!
Nice buildings among the gray skies. Thanks for sharing.
I liked these imposing structures… Well captured too..!
That is a beautiful and cheery-looking Rathaus in Basel. I love the paintings on the outdoor wall in the last photo.
Wow, no wonder the weather didn't matter. This place is a climate zone all by itself. I love it.
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
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beautiful shots
That's amazing. Drab, drab, and then this building with such amazing detailing and it has been there so long.
I see why this building is a sort of beacon for the soul – it's color and detail is gorgeous. nice skies too. happy SWF.
Belle immagini……..Un saluto italiano by Tony
Beautiful set of photos! I love especially the third one.
Happy weekend to you:)
the architecture is simply spectacular.
My sky is here
You've proved that color can give us a sense of 'home.' Such lovely captures.
Happy weekend!
With sights like these the gray skies only make the colors of the building more beautiful! The frescoes are breathtaking! Incredible captures as always, Indrani! And I always enjoy the tours you take us on! Enjoy your weekend!
Sylvia
Great impressions of your travel.Thank you for sharing!