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Garden of the Old University Terrace and Pavilion

Garden of the Old University Terrace and Pavilion

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Garden of the Old University Terrace and Pavilion

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Location: Basel-Stadt, Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland

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October 17, 2023

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With the establishment of the first chair for anatomy and botany in 1589 and its appointment by Caspar Bauhin (1560–1624), a medicinal garden was also created, a so-called hortus medicus. …

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Scout Jens

June 4, 2025

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Don't expect too many plants or even a botanical garden. But it's a nice way to get to the Rhine, away from the tourist crowds. Also because it's a dead-end street. It's also a place with a beautiful history. Of course, there are plenty of those in Basel.

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Andrea 🚴‍♀️⛷️🎿🥾

March 25, 2024

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Oasis of peace in the middle or at the beginning of the city. Located on the footpath to the cathedral. Between the Rhine and the Minster.

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Elevation 270 m

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Tuesday 12 May

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