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Museum Tinguely

Location: Museum Jean Tinguely, Paul Sacher-Anlage 1 / in the front yard of the museum 

Artist: Jean Tinguely

in operation since: 1996

conservation: no

History / Description: The sculpture stands in the middle of the circular fountain basin, which is illuminated at night. The museum "Jean Tinguely" was opened in 1996 in Solitude Park. In Botta building is found in a permanent exhibition of works by the artist. It is based on his work, follow the development of the art of Jean Tinguely in different life cycles. The fountain is located in the front yard of the museum and can be visited day and night. 

Special: The nearby Rhine invites you for a walk. 

Schwarzwaldstrasse

Location: Schwarzwaldallee / Grenzacherstrasse (behind bus stop lines 31 and 40 * direction "Claraplatz")

Artist / in: no details

in operation since: 1855

conservation: no

History / Description: The fountain made of stone formerly stood in the "Mühllschen Good" at the Riehenstrasse in Basel and is so named. The round fountain column is of two volutes (spiral curl) topped with an acorn as an attachment. The water trough is rectangular and the edges are carefully rounded.

Special: Opposite is the Museum "Jean Tinguely". In Botta building is found in a permanent exhibition of works by the artist. It is based on his work, follow the development of the art of Jean Tinguely in different life cycles. 

Bäumlihofstrasse

location: Bäumlihofstrasse / Hirzbrunnenstrasse
Artist: Otto Roosin operation since: 1936
under monument protection: no
History / Description: On the square column is a cast bronze raven. The fountain is located in the Hirzbrunnen-district, which is characterized by one-and two-story townhouses. Beginning of the 1930s, the neighborhood received its present name. It is not clear why the district at that time was given this name. Today we hear two different versions: "Hirz" is an old word for deer and maybe it was here used to be a source where deer drank or region was in possession of the inn "Zum Hirzen".
Special: The Hirzbrunnen-quarters adjacent to the city municipality of Riehen Basel and Germany.

Riehentorstrasse

Location: Riehentorstrasse, front of house 15 (restaurant "Zum Rebhaus")

Artist: Jean Hym 1900 (2 Nachhauung) / Ludwig Stocker 1972 (3 Nachhauung)

in operation since: about 1510 / (since 1863 at this place)

conservation: yes, since 1915

History / Description: At the bottom of the fountain column has four niches that are occupied with music-making figures. In the middle crouching figures are attached. The column is surmounted by a lion, the emblem of the "Society for the Rebhaus" held in his paws. For this reason, the fountain is now called "Rebhaus Fountain". Before this in 1863 moved to its current location, the lion held the "Basel shield" in his paws. The original figure was released in 1883 to the Historical Museum. The first nachgehauene lion in 1900 and the second in 1968 destroyed by acts of vandalism.

Special: In the Renaissance period (1350 - 1600) armed representatives of the City or a guild or sometimes heraldic animals were on the well heads.

Lindenberg

Utengasse

Location: Utengasse 32 (next to the Cantonal Employment Office)
Artist: Jakob Probst (figure)
in operation since: 1932
under monument protection: no
History / Description: The stone sculpture called "Faun with animals." It stands on a raised rectangular wall. The building and the fountains have an identical color. Already in 1284 (!) has received its present name, the Utengasse.
Special features: The narrow lane is marked on both sides by old houses.

Schafgässlein

Location: Rebgasse 16   

(is not directly on the street / through a gate leads into the courtyard)

Artist / in: no details

in operation since: no details

conservation: no

History / Description: The fountain has an octagonal trough. From the top narrowing pillar stands a gargoyle. The house "Zum Lamm" was built in 1780 and 1985 expanded by a new building. 

Special: In the courtyard there is a small café where you can recharge your batteries.

Claraplatz

Location: Clara Place / Page Rebgasse, bus lines 31/34 
Artist: Wilhelm Gerstel 
in operation since: 1954 
listed since: no 
History / Description: The water trough has no less than sixteen corners. Each second trough wall is provided with an image. It is a stone picture book for children. The plastic on the fountain column shows a girl in Black Forest costume. The fountain should be in the sign of human help after the second world war. The figure represents the symbol for charitable assistance with the flower in her right hand and was donated by the Baden neighborhood. 

Special: In the background is the church "Saint Clara", which came from the early 14th Century and was extended repeatedly since its creation.

Oberer Rheinweg (Reverenzgässlein)

In operation: 1901 (Basilisk Brunnen 21)

Luftgässlein