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 Tourism
WEBBasel is widely regarded as Switzerland's cultural capital, and with good reason: in this city you will encounter art at every turn, whether you stroll through the beautiful Old Town or visit one of almost 40 museums. What's more, Basel also features top-class modern architecture just waiting to be discovered on a city tour.
Basel City [Switzerland] | Sightseeing, Events 2024 | 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.
Basel travel - Lonely Planet | Switzerland, Europe
WEBBasel. Switzerland, Europe. Historically, Basel's position astride the mighty Rhine has contributed to its growth as a key trade and transport hub. Today, it's a global centre for the pharmaceutical industry – titans Roche and Novartis are both headquartered here. But that's of little interest to the many thousands of art and architecture ...
The inside guide to Basel, Switzerland's cultural powerhouse
WEBJul 11, 2021 · TRAVEL. 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...
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 – 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).
Basel - your complete city guide with activities, hotels and ...
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.
Tourist Information | basel.com
WEBWelcome. Do you want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the city or discover the scenic beauty of the surrounding area? We love to talk about Basel and will give you tips on what you should definitely see and experience here. Tourist Information. We …
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Basel - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Basel, Switzerland - Basel Attractions. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Walking Tours (51) Day Trips (44) Points of Interest & Landmarks (28) Chocolate Tours (5) City Tours (20) Art Museums (7) Trolley Tours (13) Fun & Games (7)
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