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Fondation Beyeler

Elegant museum designed by Renzo Piano, housing the fabulous collection of art dealer Ernst Beyeler. Highlights of the permanent collection include works by Mark Rothko and a vast nymphéas (water lily) painting by Claude Monet. There's usually also temporary exhibitions, and see also Art Basel under "Events".

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Address: Temporary entrance via Bachtelenweg during 2018
Getting there: in Riehen 10 km E of centre, take tram no. 6
Hours: Daily 10:00-18:00, Wed until 20:00
Price: Adults Fr. 28
Website: fondationbeyeler.ch (opens in a new tab)

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