Basel Further Distractions
A public home located in parkland in the suburb of Riehen, this art venue was designed by architect Renzo Piano. On display is the amazing art collection of Ernst and Hildy Beyeler: it contains some 200 modern works of art and offers an interesting and personal take on modern art history. Artists represented include Cézanne, Picasso, Rousseau, Mondrian, Klee, Ernst, Matisse, Giacometti, Newman and Bacon.
Baselstrasse 101, Riehen
Tel: (061) 645 9700.
Website: www.beyeler.com
Swiss Architecture Museum
With its abundance of striking modern architecture and several internationally renowned architects' offices, it is only fitting that Basel has a world-class architecture museum. It focuses primarily on modern Swiss architecture (including Le Corbusier) and international contemporary architecture as well as connections between architecture and other arts.
Steinenberg 7
Tel: (061) 261 1413.
Website: www.sam-basel.org
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