Basel Cathedral was built between 1019 and 1500 in Romanesque and Gothic style. The cathedral obtains its recognizable red colour thanks to the red sandstone used for its construction. The old Catholic church became Protestant during the 16th century.
The Synagogue of Basel first opened in 1868 and was constructed by the architect Hermann Gauss. It is modelled after the synagogue in Stuttgart with neo-Byzantine, Moorish, and Romanesque stylings. In renovations, the synagogue has been enlarged, a second dome has been added, and the walls have been painted grey before being recently restored to colour.
The Fortified Church of St. Arbogast was founded in the 8th century, and since the 15th century, is completely enclosed by a circular wall. In the 14th and 15th centuries, the border region of Basel is indeed plagued with wars opposing the Habsburgs and the brand-new Swiss confederacy. The church of Muttenz has to potentially serve as a new refuge for the population in the event of future conflicts.
The church of St. Fridolin was built between 1821 and 1822 according to the plans of the architect Christoph Arnold and bears a strong resemblance to the pilgrimage church of Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach, built in 1829. The exterior of the church is neo-classical, while the interior is classicistic, enriched with rococo elements.
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