The moated castle Binningen and the Anabaptist David Joris

4 October 2024

The moated castle (Weiherschloss) Binningen was first mentioned in 1299. Its owner is unknown, but the Basler citizen Heinrich von Zeise probably built it. Johann von Brügge alias David Joris and Joachim van Berchem bought the castle, the St Margarethen estate and the Holeeschlösschen in 1545. In 1574, Nikolaus von Hatstatt took over the castle. Many … Read more » “The moated castle Binningen and the Anabaptist David Joris”

A Family from Basel and Centuries of Regional Relationships

2 October 2024

The moated castle (Wasserschloss) of Inzlingen (Baden-Württemberg) is the only one in this region preserved in its original state. In the immediate vicinity, only the moated castles (Weiherschloss) in Binningen and Bottmingen remain in Canton Basel-Landschaft. The history of the Inzlingen moated castle near Basel, Bettingen and Riehen is closely linked to that of the … Read more » “A Family from Basel and Centuries of Regional Relationships”

The Waltensburg Church and Gothic in Canton Graubünden

10 September 2024

The church in Waltensburg, or Vuorz in Romansh (Canton Graubünden), was built in the 12th century—the frescoes on the interior and exterior walls date from four periods. The oldest paintings (ca. 1330) were made by an artist known as the Waltensburger Master. He decorated churches and at least one secular building (Brandis castle in Maienfeld) … Read more » “The Waltensburg Church and Gothic in Canton Graubünden”