Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4 p.m.
Meeting point: Museum entrance
The red sandstone sculptures on display at Basel Minster in the Museum Kleines Klingental offer a rich reflection of their respective periods of origin from 1200 to the 16th century. From the wheel of fortune, angels and monkeys to the grimaces of the gargoyles, the ideas and perspectives of medieval society carved in stone in the Romanesque and later in the Gothic style are discussed. Contrasts also come together here, for example the deep piety exuded by certain sculptures of saints in juxtaposition with elements designed with relish and humor.
Guided tour: Salome Bender, Co-director Museum Kleines Klingental
Price: CHF 10.-/7.-
Meeting point: Museum entrance
The red sandstone sculptures on display at Basel Minster in the Museum Kleines Klingental offer a rich reflection of their respective periods of origin from 1200 to the 16th century. From the wheel of fortune, angels and monkeys to the grimaces of the gargoyles, the ideas and perspectives of medieval society carved in stone in the Romanesque and later in the Gothic style are discussed. Contrasts also come together here, for example the deep piety exuded by certain sculptures of saints in juxtaposition with elements designed with relish and humor.
Guided tour: Salome Bender, Co-director Museum Kleines Klingental
Price: CHF 10.-/7.-
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