Located in the village of Todtmoos, Wallfahrtskirche is one of the must-visit sights for all travelers. The beautiful structure and the iconic steeple of this church makes it simply impossible to miss on the Kirchbergstraße. As you enter the church, you will be mesmerized by the prepossessing paintings that adorn its interior while the church's ornate altar is truly captivating. The church is decorated beautifully during festivals and is used as a venue for several local, cultural events.
Located in the Swiss town of Sissach, the Ebenrain Castle is a historical site with a nationally significant heritage status. It features beautiful architecture with a thatched roof and blue french windows. Today it is a publicly owned mansion which is used for art exhibitions, concerts, cultural events and other functions. An agricultural school is housed in its premises as well.
The Mittlere Brücke, or the Middle Bridge, has come to be an iconic symbol of the city of Basel. The bridge is one of the oldest to span the river Rhine, and is a splendid example of historic architecture and urban design. Although believed to have been built in 1226, the origins of the bridge have been lost in time and its exact date of construction is unknown. Over time, the Mittlere Brücke grew in prominence as an important crossing point for local trade, and later for international trade. In 1905, a new bridge was constructed to replace the historic Mittlere Brücke, although the old bridge still stands as a symbol of the city. For a time, convicts were executed by drowning at the bridge, and a reconstruction of the original Käppelijoch and bridge chapel can be found here today. Several sculptures and public art work can be found around the bridge including Carl Burckhardt's unfinished Amazone, and Ludwig Stocker's Lagerstätte near the first pillar on the Kleinbasel side.
As you tread on this stunning 200-year old bridge, you are certain to hear it creak as it hangs nonchalantly over the River Aare. But you quickly brush off feelings of any uncertainty when you realize that the Alte Brücke is an architectural marvel that has withstood the vicissitudes of time since it was last resurrected in 1803. A wonderful pedestrian bridge, the Alte Brücke also holds flea markets under its covered arches from time to time, and is a fine spot for serene views of the town and the river.
A vast stretch of lush green grass and trees, Margarethenpark is a great place to seek peaceful respite from your daily life.The expansive park beckons with its walking paths, meadows and forests but it's really all about the skateboarding. The park's Kunsteisbahn is a popular venue for ice skating, skateboarding and other things of that nature. Make sure that you are bundled up in warm clothing as the weather can get really frosty.
Basel University Library is located in Basel, Switzerland. The library has a humongous collection of manuscripts, journals, books and documents. The library dates back to the 15th Century. Public access to the internet was made available in the library since the 1990s.