St. Paul's Church, Basel

Zoo Founded in 1874, no zoo in Switzerland is home to more animals, from gorillas to snow leopards. Cathedral Gothic-style, Protestant place of worship, with 9th-century origins, twin spires & a tiled roof. Bridge Historic stone bridge linking old & new city areas & offering stellar river & architecture views. Art museum Works by Holbein & other artists in the region from 1400–1600 & in the 19th & 21st centuries. Fountain Built in 1977, Swiss artist Jean Tinguely's Carnival Fountain merges sculptural machines with water.