Basel's Futuristic Plan

Basel's Futuristic Plan. The Mähly plan, a detailed bird's-eye view of Basel, was created by Johann Friedrich Mähly in 1845. What's remarkable is that the plan…

Location: Basel, Basel, Switzerland

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The Mähly plan, a detailed bird's-eye view of Basel, was created by Johann Friedrich Mähly in 1845. What's remarkable is that the plan shows several important projects, such as the train station, museum, and department store, as already completed, even though they were still under construction at the time. This anomaly gives a glimpse into the artist's vision for the city's future.

Source: Mähly Plan

Basel's Futuristic Plan — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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