The Spalentor in Basel

12 July 2021

The tower (Spalentor) was built in 1398 on the third extension of the city. It was reinforced with a front gate due to conflicts with Burgundy during the Burgundian Wars (1474-1477).

The three console figures, a Madonna and two prophets, date from approximately 1400 to 1420. It is one of the three city gates that still exist today. The other city gates are St. Alban’s Gate and St. John’s Gate.