Bishop's Palace Destroyed

Bishop's Palace Destroyed. In 1247, a mob of angry citizens stormed the Münsterhügel, destroying the bishop's palace and leaving Bishop Lütold II without a sea…

Location: Münsterhügel, Basel, Switzerland

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In 1247, a mob of angry citizens stormed the Münsterhügel, destroying the bishop's palace and leaving Bishop Lütold II without a seat of power. This event marked a turning point in the bishop's relationship with the city, as he was forced to flee and later demand compensation for the damages. The remains of the destroyed palace can still be seen in the Aussenkrypta.

Source: Lütold II. von Rötteln, Bischof von Basel

Bishop's Palace Destroyed — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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