St. Alban Tor — Attraction in Basel

A beautiful medieval tower to visit all day long. There is no entrance fee or locked doors, so you can come any time you want and take photos. The little park next to the tower invites you to relax and chill. Tram/Train number 3 is stopping directly in front of the tower.

The St. Alban's Gate was first mentioned in history in 1230. The complex was partially destroyed in the Basel earthquake of 1356, but was rebuilt from 1362 onwards. In 1374, the year of completion, it is mentioned again explicitly in a watch order, but not as a city gate, but as a tower that the residents would have to guard. It is not until 1387 that a weapon inventory mentions the «sant...

The old gateway to the city still has its large wooden door and the heavy paling that was let down in times of danger to bar the entrance to the city. The St. Alban-Tor, known locally as the “Dalbedoor”, is now the gateway to the St. Alban quarter of the city, which, with its narrow, winding streets and historical buildings, is like stepping back in history to the...

One of the nice and historical place in beautiful city of Basel. This is one of the three old gate for the entrance of the city. You can walk through the door. There is no entry fees, it's free. There is also a park nearby where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful view. Nice...