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Basel: A Journey Through Art and History

arda dikme

arda dikme

5 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling adventure as I explore the vibrant city of Basel, immersing myself in its rich art scene and delving into its fascinating history. From ancient marvels to contemporary masterpieces, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of Basel's cultural treasures.

Trip to Basel

Day 1Unveiling Masterpieces at Fondation Beyeler and Antikenmuseum Basel
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$68

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$ 8

Fondation Beyeler
Airy art gallery designed by Renzo Piano, home to modern & contemporary painting & sculpture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
14 - 17 min

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Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig
Collections of decorative Ancient Greek, Egyptian, Roman & Etruscan art in an elegant townhouse.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
Day 2Stepping Back in Time at Augusta Raurica and the Pharmacy Museum
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$58

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$ 8

Augusta Raurica
Archeological site of a Roman settlement, including a temple, forum & amphitheater, with a museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$45
23 - 28 min

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Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel
Old laboratory utensils & alchemy artifacts on display in pharmacy museum in 15th-century house.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Discovering Basel's Historical Gems and Architectural Wonders
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$65

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$ 8

Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche
Exhibits spread over 3 adjacent sites with paintings, cathedral treasures, furniture & archeology.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Swiss Architecture Museum
Museum for changing exhibitions on contemporary architecture in a glass-roofed neo-baroque building.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
13 - 16 min

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Museum Tinguely
Permanent display of the works of Jean Tinguely, plus temporary exhibitions of other modern artists.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 4Gazing Upon the Majestic Basel Minster and Exploring the Anatomical Museum
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$38

Basel Minster
Gothic-style, Protestant place of worship, with 9th-century origins, twin spires & a tiled roof.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
Anatomical Museum of the University of Basel
Offbeat university museum exhibiting a wide range of human organs, tissue specimens & skeletons.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
Day 5Immersing in Diverse Cultures and Artistic Delights
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$75

Museum of Cultures Basel
Ethnographic museum, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, showing global artifacts & special exhibitions.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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Fine Arts Museum Basel
Works by Holbein & other artists in the region from 1400–1600 & in the 19th & 21st centuries.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
3 - 4 min

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Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel
Art gallery in a Gothic building, showing political cartoons & caricatures plus themed exhibitions.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $327 In total

Activities & Food:$303
Transport:$24