The Spalentor city gate in Basel with its two round towers and tiled central roof, seen from the outer side on a clear winter day.

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Spalentor

The Spalentor is one of three gates that survive from Basel's outer city wall, built after the earthquake of 1356. First recorded in 1387 and finished around 1400, it guarded the road to Alsace. A square gate tower with a steep roof of patterned tiles stands between two round crenellated towers, and the outer face carries carved figures and the Basel coat of arms.

Nearby

Basel Town Hall

historic building

Middle Bridge

bridge

Basel Minster

church

Kunstmuseum Basel

art museum

Basel Zoo

zoo

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