Basel - Wikipedia
WEBBasel (/ ˈ b ɑː z əl / BAH-zəl, German: ⓘ), also known as Basle (/ b ɑː l / BAHL), is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the river Rhine. Basel is Switzerland's third-most-populous city (after Zürich and Geneva), with 177,595 inhabitants within the city municipality limits.
Basel | Switzerland, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 21, 2024 · Basel, capital of the Halbkanton (demicanton) of Basel-Stadt (with which it is virtually coextensive), northern Switzerland. It lies along the Rhine River, at the mouths of the Birs and Wiese rivers, where the French, German, and Swiss borders meet, at the entrance to the Swiss Rhineland.
Basel | Switzerland Tourism
WEBBasel is Switzerland's oldest university city. Historic landmarks of the city include the large market square with its richly decorated red sandstone town hall and the late Romanesque-Gothic cathedral.
Basel City [Switzerland] | Sightseeing, Events 2023 | basel.com
WEBBasel, Switzerland, is a place of exciting contrasts. A city with historical buildings next to modern architecture. Where a young and dynamic art scene exists alongside world-renowned museums. Cosmopolitan ambience here, lively traditions there. You just have to experience Basel for yourself.
Tourist Information | basel.com
WEBTourist Information. Before and during your visit to Basel, Basel Tourism is your contact for up-to-date information and personal assistance. We will share with you ideas on how to make your stay even better. Welcome. Do you want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the city or discover the scenic beauty of the surrounding area?
The inside guide to Basel, Switzerland's cultural powerhouse
WEBJul 12, 2021 · The inside guide to Basel, Switzerland's cultural powerhouse. Sitting on the banks of the Rhine, the Swiss city champions ingenuity in art, architecture and food, and thrums with a vibrant cafe...
Basel travel - Lonely Planet | Switzerland, Europe
WEBBasel. Begin exploring Basel's delightful medieval Old Town in the Marktplatz, dominated by the astonishingly vivid red facade of the 16th-century Rathaus. From…
Basel - your complete city guide with activities, hotels and travel tips
WEBJul 11, 2023 · Basel is a large city in the north-west of Switzerland, close to the German and French borders. It's located on the river Rhine. Basel is modern and has business and industry districts. But it's very interesting for tourists as well: you'll find a beautiful historic town center with lots of museums, churches and restaurants.
Basel – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThis town of almost 180,000 people (2021) lies in the north-western corner of Switzerland. The town shares borders with France and Germany and is the heart of this tri-national region - the Dreiländereck (three countries' corner).
Sightseeing and places of interest in Basel [Switzerland]
WEBIn Basel, 15th century buildings complement internationally renowned modern architecture to create a dynamic yet harmonious cityscape. Top 9 places of interest. These are the landmarks you should definitely not miss on your tour of Basel. Basler Münster (Cathedral) Old Town. City Hall. Tinguely Fountain. Spalentor. Pfalz. Mittlere Brücke.
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