Leonhardskirche, Basel

Name: Leonhardskirche
Address: 10 Leonhardskirchplatz, Basel, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 61 281 00 32

#76 among attractions in Basel

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Leonhardskirche is a Protestant Reformed church in the city of Basel. The Gothic city and collegiate church is dedicated to St. Leonhard and stands in the old town of Grossbasel on Leonhardskirchplatz.

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 47°33'18"N, 7°35'17"E

Address

10 LeonhardskirchplatzAltstadt GrossbaselBasel Switzerland

Contact

+41 61 281 00 32

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Leonhardskirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basel Minster, Kunstmuseum Basel, City Hall, Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Leonhardskirche?

Nearby attractions include Music Museum, Basel (1 min walk), Hochschule für Musik, Basel (3 min walk), Basel Historical Museum, Basel (3 min walk), Dollhouse Museum, Basel (3 min walk).

How to get to Leonhardskirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leonhardskirche:

Tram

Musik-Akademie • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
Barfüsserplatz • Lines: 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 3, 6, 8, N14, N6 (2 min walk)

Bus

Theater • Lines: N20, N21, N22, N23, N26, N27, N28 (4 min walk)
Universität • Lines: 30 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Münster Fähre Leu (10 min walk)
Klingental Fähre Vogel Gryff (13 min walk)

Train

Basel SBB (14 min walk)
Basel Badischer Bahnhof (32 min walk)