For half a millennium, Riehen and Basel have formed a community of fate. The framework conditions have changed repeatedly since the city purchased the village in 1522. While the residents of Riehen were serfs of the city until 1798, the relationship has evolved into a partnership in recent decades. This volume explores the often tense relationship to this day from various perspectives in twelve contributions. What impact did the purchase of Riehen have on the relationship with neighboring municipalities? How did women and Catholics find their place in the gravitational field of the city and the rural community? What influence did nearby Basel have on the educational and architectural development in Riehen? In addition to new historical insights, the publication offers unusual perspectives on the relationship in the present.