Medieval Worlds of Faith
Showcased here will be medieval works of art from churches in Switzerland and on the Upper Rhine. The impressive sculptures attesting to the veneration of saints are a reminder of how society was pervaded by the Christian faith and the church and of the influence they have retained to this day.
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Basel history for families. Without dinosaurs, but with the entire history of Basel from the Neanderthals to the present day. There is something for everyone.
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