Experts' Choice Award Basel Minster
What the experts agree on
This 13th-century cathedral blends Romanesque and Gothic styles, rebuilt after a devastating 1356 earthquake. Its striking green-and-yellow tile roof and ornate carved portals showcase medieval craftsmanship.
“Destroyed by an earthquake in 1356, it was rebuilt along Romanesque and Gothic lines with a green-and-yellow-tile roof. The cathedral has functioned as an Evangelical Reformed church since 1529.”
– Frommer's
Lonely Planet "Blending Gothic exteriors with Romanesque interiors, this 13th-century cathedral was largely rebuilt after an earthquake in 1356." Full review
Fodor's " The facade of the north transept, the Galluspforte (St. Gall's Door), is a surviving remnant of the original Romanesque structure. It's one of the oldest carved portals in German-speaking Europe." Full review
