Basel - Wikipedia
WEBBasel (/ ˈ b ɑː z əl / BAH-zəl; German: ⓘ), also known as Basle, [note 1] is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the River Rhine (at the transition from the High to the Upper Rhine). [4] Basel is Switzerland's third-most-populous city (after Zurich and Geneva), with 177,595 inhabitants within the city municipality limits. [5]
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 2024
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.
15 Best Things to Do in Basel (Switzerland) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · Cosy, walkable and straddling the Rhine, Basel is at the tripoint where the Swiss, German and French borders meet. Basel’s art and culture put it on an equal footing with almost any city in the world.
Basel - your complete city guide with activities, hotels and travel tips
WEBAug 5, 2024 · The city of Basel northern Switzerland has an atmospheric old town center on the river Rhine. Learn how to travel in the city, when to visit, and what to do.
Old Town - basel.com
WEBThe narrow alleyways and hidden squares with over 200 fountains as well as the many century-old buildings and eye-catching sights such as the Town Hall or the Cathedral combine to make Basel’s Old Town one of the most beautiful and intact of …
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 Old Town - Switzerland Tourism
WEBAs you stroll through the old town of Basel, one of the most intact and beautiful in Europe, you’ll be amazed at its unparalleled architectural diversity. Each corner features buildings from the 15th century as well as those designed by …
Basel – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBOne of Switzerland's underrated tourist destinations, Basel has a beautiful medieval old town centre, a fascinating carnival, and several world class art museums built by architects like Renzo Piano, Mario Botta and Herzog & De Meuron.
Basel, Switzerland: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2024 ...
WEBThe culture-centric city, site of the world's most influential art market each June, is also home to the lovely Munster Cathedral, made of red sandstone with a multi-colored tile roof. Green spaces abound, including the popular zoological gardens in the city center.