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Basel is one of the largest cities in Switzerland, and it is beautifully situated on the banks of the Rhine, bordering both France and Germany. It is a city with an interesting history, and it became part of the Swiss Confederation in 1501. Before then, the city’s university was founded as the first in present-day Switzerland, and later, Erasmus, Friedrich Nietzsche and Carl Jung were some of the people staying in the city.
The old town in Basel is both cozy and very seeing. In the streets you can notice several beautiful churches with the Basler Münster Cathedral on Münsterplatz as the best known. The square Marktplatz is also a must-see-place, and here is the city’s beautiful town hall, which dates from the beginning of the 16th century. There is plenty of activity around the Marktplatz, and from here it is not far to find a good Swiss restaurant such as Gifthüttli.
In Basel there are many interesting museums. Kunstmuseum Basel opened in 1661 as the world’s first public museum, and it is considered the finest art museum in the country. You can also enjoy art at the Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Fondation Beyeler and Museum Tinguely, and there is both art and culture at the Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig, not to mention the city’s other museums.
The Rhine is of course also a great asset for the Swiss city. The Mittlerer Brücke opened in the 13th century as the first bridge in the city over the river, and it was also the only one until 1879, when the Wettsteinbrücke opened. Today you can take some lovely walks along the Rhine, and behind the city’s cathedral you can sail with the Münsterfähre from Grossbasel to Kleinbasel on the opposite bank. It is a pleasant way to experience the river.
Mulhouse is a city in Alsace in eastern France close to the borders with Germany and Switzerland. The city is known from the 12th century, where the first written sources refer to Mulhouse, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. After a few centuries, the city became a so-called free imperial city, which means that it was a city-state that belonged directly to the emperor. After this period, Mulhouse was attached to the Swiss Confederation in 1515 and therefore did not become part of France at the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 like the rest of the region.
Freiburg is a city in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg, and it is known as the warmest and sunniest of the larger cities in Germany. Freiburg is an old city that has been known for centuries as a university city and the seat of an archbishop. Freiburg continuously developed under changing rulers, while most of the city center was destroyed by bombing during World War II and then rebuilt.
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Overview of Basel
Basel is one of the largest cities in Switzerland, and it is beautifully situated on the banks of the Rhine, bordering both France and Germany. It is a city with an interesting history, and it became part of the Swiss Confederation in 1501. Before then, the city’s university was founded as the first in present-day Switzerland, and later, Erasmus, Friedrich Nietzsche and Carl Jung were some of the people staying in the city.
The old town in Basel is both cozy and very seeing. In the streets you can notice several beautiful churches with the Basler Münster Cathedral on Münsterplatz as the best known. The square Marktplatz is also a must-see-place, and here is the city’s beautiful town hall, which dates from the beginning of the 16th century. There is plenty of activity around the Marktplatz, and from here it is not far to find a good Swiss restaurant such as Gifthüttli.
In Basel there are many interesting museums. Kunstmuseum Basel opened in 1661 as the world’s first public museum, and it is considered the finest art museum in the country. You can also enjoy art at the Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Fondation Beyeler and Museum Tinguely, and there is both art and culture at the Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig, not to mention the city’s other museums.
About the Basel travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Basel travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Swiss city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
Basel is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.
Read more about Basel and Switzerland
Switzerland Travel Guide: https://vamados.com/switzerland
City tourism: https://visitba-sel.ch
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