Leonhardsgraben (Vinos de Espana)

Im Lohnhof

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Location: Leonhardskirchplatz 3 / In Lohnhof (go through a gate)

Artists / in: no information

In operation since: not available

listed: no 

History / Description: The fountain has a large, rectangular pool and a Sudeltrog. The fountain column is crowned by a stone sculpture that resembles a castle. At the well site is also a Baslerstab dissuaded. Before 16th Century should have here again the fabulous castle "Wildegg" confessed. From 1820 to 1995 the building was used as Lohnhofs remand. With the opening of a new prison at Heuwaage which was hosted here superfluous. Today, in addition to apartments, a hotel, a collection of old musical instruments and facilities are located for cultural use.

Special: From this terrace you can watch the hustle and bustle down on the Barfüsserplatz. The wells can only be visited during the day.

Heuberg

Steinenvorstadt 27

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Location: Steinenvorstadt, before House 27
Artist / in: Balthasar Hüglin (suspected; Original) / Carl Gutknecht (1st copy)
In operation since: 1672 (original) / 1925 (copy) / 1968 (year) / 1994 (renovated)
listed: Yes, since 1915
History / Description: The fountain floor is divided into three parts. The lower section has masks and the middle part is decorated with cherubs. The upper part is fitted with a bunch of flowers and fruit. This fountain is crowned by a shield-bearer armed with sword. He is the Count of Thierstein named Oswald, who led the war of the Burgundian nobles against Charles the Bold. The sign of the four letters SPQP means "senatus populusque basiliensis" and indicates that the Council and the people who built the well. One side of the flag is the coat of arms "to weavers' guild" and the other decorated with the Baslerstab. In addition to the foot of the standard bearer is a hedgehog. Previously Igelbälge were used as a tool for the production of "gray cloth". The hedgehog is therefore to be found still on the weavers banner. Since 1925, the original of the fountain stick along with the standard bearer is kept in the Historical Museum.
Special: With one exception - in Schwyz - were from 18 Century no more fountains crowned with  standard-bearers in Switzerland.

Botanical Gardens

Hebelstrasse (University of Basel)

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Location: Lever Street (go through a gate) 34/36

Artists / in: no information In operation since: not available listed: no

History / Description: The fountain is in the middle of magnificent gardens. The basin of stone is shaped very nicely. Special: The Fountain can be visited only during the day.

Welschmattstrasse (Wasgenringschulhaus)

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Location: Courtyard by school Wasgenring / Matt Welsch Strasse 30
Artist: Bénédict Remund 
In operation since: 1953 listed: no 
History / Description: On the edge of the well are two figures in bronze. The gargoyle in the center ensures that movement on the water surface.
Special: Nearby is the public pool "creek ditch." The wells can only be visited on weekdays during the day (at school activities).










(Trough) More Information
Location: Courtyard by school Wasgenring / Matt Welsch Strasse 30
Artists / in: no information
in operation since approximately 1953
listed: no 
History / Description: The fountain stone trough is mainly because of its length. It receives its water via a water spout kept simple metal.
Special: Nearby is the public pool "creek ditch." The wells can only be visited on weekdays during the day (at school activities).