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Käppelijoch

Mittlere Rheinbrücke

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Käppelijoch

The Käppelijoch is situated at Mittlere Rheinbrücke in Basel, Switzerland.

History

  • Originally used as a toll station and weighdown for the bridge's pillar, the chapel later served as a public penitentiary where people were tied up and thrown into the Rhine.

Architecture

The Käppelijoch is a small chapel with an unclear construction year. Its architectural style is not specified in available data.

Notable Features

  • No specific notable features are mentioned in the provided data.

Organ and Bells Information

No information is available regarding the organ or bells of the Käppelijoch.

Heritage Status

The Käppelijoch is a monument, but its heritage status is not specified in the provided data.

Visiting Info

The chapel's opening hours and accessibility are unclear. It is noted that wheelchair access is not available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in the provided data.

Details

NameKäppelijoch
CityBasel
CountrySwitzerland
Coordinates47.560055, 7.589815
Accessiblefalse