Münster hill, Basel - Bronze model on the North bank of the Rhine
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N 47° 33.536 E 007° 35.582
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A bronze model with Braille descriptions of the medieval quarter across the river.
Waymark Code: WM6PDX
Location: Basel Stadt, Switzerland
Date Posted: 07/01/2009
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From the North bank of the Rhine you have a great view to the medieval quarter with the famous Münster, lots of museums and picturesque alleyways... but only when you can see!
For the blind visitors there is a bronze model of that area in the scale of 1:500, all special building are described in Braille as well as in a font for seeing people (all in German). It's a good thing to explore the area with your hands before you visit it, even when you can see.
The model was one of the winners in a idea contest a local bank arranged on its 100th anniversary in 1999.
Where is original located?: just across the river, on the South bank of the Rhine
Where is this replica located?: Oberer Rheinweg in Basel
Who created the original?: it has grown over the centuries.
Internet Link about Original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basel_M%C3%BCnster
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1000 - 1500
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