Münsterplatz 20

At the very back of the Rollerhof restaurant courtyard

Rittergasse 19

Münsterplatz 12

Hidden behind many buildings; can be seen by access from Rittergasse, go past this fountain to the rear of the building and it on the other side of the fence.
Probably can be accessed from Münsterberg.

Rittergasse 4-10

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Location: Basel-City Building Department, Rittergasse 4 (walk through a gate> against a gym <)
Artist / in: not available
In operation since: Unspecified
listed: no History / Description: The trough is decorated with a scalloped pattern with rings attached. The fountain column below is decorated with a mask, sticking out two water spouts. On the capital is an urn, which is draped with pile fabric. Based on the stone can be assumed that this fountain must be more than a hundred years old.
Special: In the courtyard you can see under the glass pyramids archaeological finds old Basel city wall.

Schlüsselberg 13

Schlüsselberg

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Location: Courtyard by Schoolhouse "mosquito", Münsterplatz 18 (Access via Restaurant "Isaac"> Münsterplatz 16 / entrance through a wooden door or via Schluesselberg 14 / go through a gate)
Artist / in: not available
In operation since: Unspecified
listed: no 
History / Description: The fountain of stone leans against the "house for mosquitoes." It has a water spout, a rectangular trough and a Sudeltrog, into which the content of the main trough overflows.
Special: Today the school is a further education school. Before that, here, the Humanist school was housed.

Augustinergasse 1

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Location: Augustinergasse 1 / Rheinsprung (near the Natural History Museum)
Artist / in: not available
In operation since: 1837 (Brunn Stock) / since 1846 at this place
listed: Yes, since 1915
History / Description: 1468 already shows a "Augustinergasse wells" in the files. This was in 1530 decorated with a fountain column including Basilisk, which looks down on the Basel-sign. His name was "Old Augustinians Well" in 1846 and replaced by the present "Augustinian fountain". The original column of the well is in the History Museum. The well has a rectangular trough. The dark red column, from a water spout stands is decorated with cherubs.
Special features: The Augustinians were a Catholic religious order, the end of the 13th Century lived in Basel.

Martinsgasse 5

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Location: between 1 and 3 Martinsgasse / label: "Blue House" / (walk through a gate)
Artist / in: not available
In operation since: Unspecified
listed: no History / Description: The water trough has an oval shape and the fountain column is crowned with a ball. The Obelisk Fountain is located in the courtyard of the "Blue House". This was created from 1762 to 1771 and 1814 had it lodges even the Austrian Emperor Franz. The well is overgrown with water lilies in the summer which the goldfish provides shade.
Special: The fountain can be visited only on weekdays during the day.

Martinsgasse 1

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Location: Martinsgasse 1 / Department of Justice (walk through a gate) 
Artist / in: not available
In operation since: Unspecified
listed: no 
History / Description: The ornate fountain column with a mask, from a water spout projects, there is a bust. The corners of the trough are completely decorated beautifully rounded. The "courtyard fountain" is located in the courtyard of the Justice Department. In many wells live goldfish, which are destined to enjoy this quiet place well. 
Special: The fountain can be visited only on weekdays during the day.

Martinsgasse 13

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Location: Martin Street (walk through a gate) 13
Artist / in: not available
In operation since: Unspecified
listed: no
History / Description: The fountain column, from a water spout projectsstands behind the bowl-shaped basins. The fountain is beautifully nestled in the gardens and in this idyllic courtyard a dominant position. Here you can enjoy the splashing of the fountain to the fullest and find yourself mentally at a mountain stream.The Particular fountain can only be visited in the day

Martinskirchplatz

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Location: Martinskirchplatz
Artist / in: not available
In operation since: 1546/47 (figure) / 1899 (fountain)
listed: no
History / Description: In the person of the figure see many people Henman Sevogel. Sevogel was the leader of the Basel team at the "Battle of St. James' in 1444. He is equipped with a sword, a dagger, a Basel shield and a halberd. The column with the character located at this place since 1899. Since his transfer, the figure already underwent four new paint schemes. The water trough is located next to a hexagonal Sudeltröglein.
Special: From the courtyard, you have the opportunity to come to almost "curve-less" way, either to Schifflände, the market place or on the Cathedral Square.

Schifflände

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Location: Schifflände / next to the hotel "Three Kings"
Artist: Carl GutknechtIn operation since: 1926
listed: no
History / Description: The sculpture depicts a boy who proudly holds a just caught fish in the air. The fish, in turn, it is not at all comfortable, he fidgets and will immediately back into the water. The trough has a round shape.
Special: A few meters (stairs / lift for wheelchair) is the pier "Basel Schifflände". We should use this opportunity to Basel from the "water side" know.

Andreasplatz

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Location: Andreas square (courtyard next "Hasenburg")
Artist: Jean Hym 1916 (first renovation) / Ludwig Stocker 1973 (second renovation)
In operation since: 17 Century (since 1867 at this location)
listed: Yes, since 1915
History / Description: In the 14th Century a monkey fountain in Basel is mentioned. This was discontinued in 1585. A "new" monkey was created in the 17th Century. He wears a hat besides a shirt and is eating grapes. The monkey was placed in 1867 on the present monkey fountain. 1916 had Jean Hym make a replica of this monkey, because the original was given to the Historical Museum. Already in 1973, the monkey had to be renovated one more time. In 1974 he was painted with mineral paints.
Special: In warmer weather, many birds here satisfy their thirst.

Vogelsangstrasse

Wettsteinallee

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Location: corner Wettsteinallee / Schwörstadterstrasse (besides Roche Porte)
Artist: Willy Walther In operation since: 1962 / (since 1966 at this location)
listed: no
History / Description: Just two meters the pear-shaped stone stock is high. Below holds a stag beetle. The Glass-man stands on a sloping standing surface on pine branches and pine cones and supports his huge pipe with the right hand. Because of the strong wind, which blows up there, he has to hold on tight. Under the right elbow looks out a squirrel. They are characters from a fairy tale by Wilhelm Hauff: A young Köhler, who is unhappy with his fate turns in mysterious pine wood for help to the Glass-man. To come up with the Glass-man contact, he had to recite the following Zaubersprüchlein: "Treasurer in the green pine forest - you been much a hundred years old - Yours is all land where fir stand - Lets you see only on Sundays children..." The Glass-man first appeared in the form of a squirrel, but a short time later to be transformed into the Glass-man. It granted the Köhler three wishes for the Köhler were nearly fatal.
Special: The Glass-man likes it here near the Black Forest Avenue, because it lives in the Black Forest.

Peter Rot-Strasse

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Location: corner of Peter Street Red / Chrischonastrasse
Artist: Franz Wild
In operation since: 1936
listed: no
History / Description: The stone sculpture called "dolphin with a trident." The Gargoyle is attached to the column, on the top of which sculpture stands. The water trough is decorated with round and uniform patterns.
Special: Next to the fountain is a small park inviting you to linger.

Margarethenpark / Friedhofstrasse

Location: In Margarethenpark / Friedhofstrasse 2 (at a day center)
Artist / in: not available
in operation since before 1911
listed: no 
History / Description: The water trough is right rectangular and the edges are rounded. From the fountain column extends a water spout. 
Special: The fountain is on the floor of the church Binningen, which belongs to the canton of Basel-Country. This area was once part of a large farming estate of the Canton of Basel-City acquired in 1896 from the Canton of Basel-Country. 1897 it was opened to the public.

Viaduktstrasse

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Location: at the UBS training center / Viaduktstrasse 33 
Artistn: not available 
In operation since: 1994
listed: no
History / Description: The large fountain on the wall of the UBS training center was taken with the building opening in 1994.
Special: With a strong wind takes the fountain "on the shore."

Riehenstrasse (Pedagogical Institute)

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Location: In the courtyard of the Pedagogical Institute of Basel-Stadt, Riehenstrasse 154 (walk through a gate)

Artist: not available 

In operation since: Unspecified

listed: no

History / Description: The fountain of stone has a rectangular trough, its edges are rounded shapely. Around the gargoyles, it has a flower-like ornament and the capital is provided with triangular shapes.

Special: The Pedagogical Institute can train teachers of all levels. Since 1959, the institute is located at this site.

Sporthalle Sandgruben

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Location: Small path in sand pits schoolhouse / 161

Artist: Hans Christian

In operation since: 1957 

listed: no

History / Description: "Frightened Children" The sculpture of metal, in which the passage of time has left their mark, shows a figure holding a stick in his hand. It moves straight. If she wants to go back probably scare children? With the oversized "head" to be shown how it can inspire the children fear. The basin plays this well a subordinate role. 

Special: The fountain stands on the site of the sand pit schoolhouse, where annually held at the Basel Urban Schwingertag driveway.

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