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Basler Münster

Basler Münster
The Basel Münster (Basler Münster) is one of the main landmarks and tourist attractions of the Swiss city of Basel. It adds definition to the cityscape with its red sandstone architecture and coloured roof tiles, its two slim towers and the cross-shaped intersection of the main roof. Originally a Catholic cathedral and today a reformed Protestant church, it was built between 1019 and 1500 in Romanesque and Gothic styles. The late Romanesque building was destroyed by the 1356 Basel earthquake and rebuilt by Johannes Gmünd, who was at the same time employed for building the Freiburg Münster. This building was extended from 1421 by Ulrich von Ensingen, architect of the cathedral towers at Ulm and Strasbourg.

One of the highlights of Basel is a wander through the memorably atmospheric cloisters adjoining the cathedral to the south, filled to bursting point with timeworn tombs and memorial stones. You emerge onto the Pfalz, an open, tree-lined terraced bastion behind the cathedral choir which overlooks the Rhine and gives views as far as the Black Forest.
Basler Münster
Basler Münster		 the frontage.
the frontage.		 o6/48/614948/1/93942853.dxsorfVN.IMG_6662.JPG o6/48/614948/1/93942860.gAJmWN6D.IMG_6665.JPG
details 1
details 1		 details 2
details 2		 o6/48/614948/1/93942997.jURbAkTq.IMG_67151.JPG the door.
the door.
détail of the door
détail of the door		 o6/48/614948/1/93943080.XLUvHByl.IMG_67172.JPG le cadran solaire.
le cadran solaire.		 Basler Münster
Basler Münster
g1/48/614948/2/93972106.XWZTlF9h.jpg o6/48/614948/1/93975408.SD2Ig6cf.IMG_67482.JPG stained glass
stained glass		 stained glass
stained glass
o6/48/614948/1/93943081.ecbRdUQv.IMG_67191.JPG o6/48/614948/1/93918851.UDGLXAU4.IMG_67921.JPG cloister.
cloister.		 in partial B&W
in partial B&W
the cloister
the cloister		 low-light (dedicated to z)
low-light (dedicated to z)		 o6/48/614948/1/94026386.hVtAEPSl.IMG_67361.JPG o6/48/614948/1/93916104.m3roF9pI.IMG_67011.JPG
o6/48/614948/1/94065653.LPSdmUyQ.IMG_67221.JPG o6/48/614948/1/94068624.gtqY9qJe.IMG_6702.JPG view of the river Rhine.
view of the river Rhine.		 the cloister, Basel
the cloister, Basel
o6/48/614948/1/94141931.70tYF0Yh.IMG_6708.JPG g1/48/614948/2/94146300.rLigJ4Bw.jpg o6/48/614948/1/94146793.kYK33uAw.IMG_67053.JPG o6/48/614948/1/94214812.PvMPSj4W.IMG_66951.JPG
epitaph
epitaph		 g1/48/614948/2/94180172.xCtHanRt.jpg g1/48/614948/2/94206814.JieBFodL.jpg o6/48/614948/1/94499854.ghN2PT36.IMG_6709.JPG
o6/48/614948/1/94223238.NEKUrLMI.IMG_6711.JPG o6/48/614948/1/94253559.4HVWLp5D.IMG_6673.JPG cloister 3.
cloister 3.		 o6/48/614948/1/94259850.6VpvDC6X.IMG_6871.JPG
o6/48/614948/1/93918572.WRYXzCeb.IMG_6789.JPG Basel cloister
Basel cloister		 cloister 2.
cloister 2.		 o6/48/614948/1/94501633.OKSr9dPZ.IMG_6783.JPG
o6/48/614948/1/94168179.hmQtXrnf.IMG_67101.JPG o6/48/614948/1/94258759.omexU11T.IMG_67071.JPG o6/48/614948/1/95090360.oQO1gwa5.IMG_66431.JPG o6/48/614948/1/95090901.WQxdUJnA.IMG_66241.JPG
le quartier de la Cathédrale.
le quartier de la Cathédrale.		 le quartier de la Cathédrale. 2
le quartier de la Cathédrale. 2
Antonio Ruggiero14-Feb-2010 18:27
Ottima Gallery...Bravo....V
G.Pietro Munaretto29-Sep-2008 10:06
very lovely composition V
Jeff Real08-Aug-2008 23:36
A wonderful collection of light, details and beauty ~V~
Richard Chu29-Apr-2008 22:36
Very well captured, bring back some sweet memories. V
Jan Frode Aase16-Apr-2008 17:45
A wonderful gallery. Excellent photos, with wonderful composition
in light, colours and shapes. Well presented. V
Thomas29-Mar-2008 21:03
very good gallery! love the structure and shadow shots, V
Guest 27-Mar-2008 16:12
Great Compositions!!! V
wernere0124-Mar-2008 17:43
A great gallery. Lots of wonderful details.
Sandi Whitteker24-Mar-2008 14:21
Beautiful captures each of this wonderful architecture. Wonderful light and perspective in each thoughtful shot. Thanks for the tour and for the history.
Alastair ROSS22-Mar-2008 17:13
Beautiful gallery of a Münster that I do not know. I love the saturation of the colours that you achieve in your photos. Voted.
Richard Calmes22-Mar-2008 16:07
Beautifully composed images of this classic building! Lots of beautiful details! V
Q. Rodriguez21-Mar-2008 23:24
Très belles images, et encore meilleur reportage!
endre novak21-Mar-2008 22:26
superb images.
Denis Vincelette21-Mar-2008 11:49
Une bien belle galerie d,un endroit que j'aimerais volontiers visiter ! Des points de vue très intéressants ! Bravo !
Geoff Smith20-Mar-2008 23:59
Exceptional!
Claude Martin20-Mar-2008 23:07
Un grand bravo pour cette collection magistrale....!V
Pierre Schneider20-Mar-2008 21:14
Magnifique reportage . C'est du grand art. V
Paco López20-Mar-2008 19:36
Maravillosa galería!!! Un trabajo bueno, bonito y creativo!! Mi voto!!
Gervan20-Mar-2008 15:49
Another great gallery in your own refined style. V.
dond20-Mar-2008 14:26
Excellent subjects, compositions, color and detail.
fdt19-Mar-2008 21:50
Très belle série. f
Jason Ankers18-Mar-2008 21:04
A fantastic gallery using the available light well.
This gallery provides strong images because of the excellent
Use of composition/lighting. GMV
Darbowski18-Mar-2008 10:23
Très belle galerie, de superbes photos parfaitement composées et une réalisation technique irréprochable !
Gerard Koehl17-Mar-2008 12:47
Bravo pour cette magnifique galerie... Un sujet qui est parfaitement traité avec de beaux jeux de lumière. V
Jess. ( Lady.D.)16-Mar-2008 16:12
Beautiful use of light, some excellent images well presnted....
Jean D15-Mar-2008 20:50
Elle est fantastique, cette galerie, Marie Josée! Très belle ouvrage! ~V~
Marc de Wit15-Mar-2008 17:53

some beautiful photo's
the light , the shades , just great
Guest 15-Mar-2008 14:42
wonderful work Marie-Jose the compo's ,light, depth's super.
Abescat Charles15-Mar-2008 14:34
Superbe gallerie!
Steve Morris15-Mar-2008 11:59
An outstanding gallery that's a great example of how to work with light and shade!! Big vote!
Guest 15-Mar-2008 01:32
Magnifique galerie !!! Merci pour la visite :) v.
Jean-Luc Rollier14-Mar-2008 23:55
Excellent travail Marie-José! J'adore tous ces détails d'architecture! JL V
firstbrook14-Mar-2008 19:52
Luv it
Michael Shpuntov14-Mar-2008 16:30
Excellent work with light and shadows. Some pictures truly uniques in a way they rendering light and colors. Vote.
veraferia14-Mar-2008 14:50
This gallery is a precious collection with artistc details and a great lighting!V
12314-Mar-2008 03:35
Excellent. V
promeneur13-Mar-2008 21:46
Magnifique galerie. V
Guest 13-Mar-2008 12:35
Superbe gallerie avec cadrage et couleurs très réussis. Je reviendrai c'est sûr. Vote
Christian
fred_il12-Mar-2008 22:25
Le choix de chaque photo est excellent. Tu as su trouver a chaque fois le bon cadrage, la bonne lumiere et un sujet qui est toujours tres bien en valeur!
Beau travail
VOte!
Guest 11-Mar-2008 21:04
Beautifully chosen shapes with wonderful colors.
Richard Cobby11-Mar-2008 17:40
Rich detailed images with well chosen viewpoints make this
a strong gallery which will no doubt attract many more visitors
to the Munster after seeing such fine photography.
Best wishes & vote - Richard
Barbara Heide11-Mar-2008 10:57
fantastic gallery excellent details !!! great work! v
Guest 11-Mar-2008 07:00
Beautiful studies in light, colour and detail. ~V~
Guest 10-Mar-2008 11:31
Quelle somptueuse galerie ! lumière et cadrage parfaitement maitrisés !
Cyril
Chad Ramsey09-Mar-2008 22:24
Beautiful historic captures! Wonderful look at this Basler Munster~V
Aud Elise Sjøsæther09-Mar-2008 21:18
Fantastic gallery! Nice and interesting details : )
Guest 09-Mar-2008 12:50
Thank you for such beautiful and artfully composed architectural images!
Ali Majdfar09-Mar-2008 09:35
Stunning captures, GMV
Hans Chr. Sørensen08-Mar-2008 23:13
Very nice gallery!
zyziza08-Mar-2008 21:36
Exceptional beginning! V
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