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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BaselBasel - Wikipedia

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   Basel is the cultural capital of Switzerland and a centre for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. It has many museums, a famous university, and a rich history dating back to the Roman era.

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3. www.basel.com › enBasel City [Switzerland] | Sightseeing, Events 2024

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   Basel, 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.

4. www.myswitzerland.com › en-gb › destinationsBasel - Switzerland Tourism

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   Basel is Switzerland's oldest university city with a rich cultural heritage and a high density of museums. Explore the historic Old Town, the modern architecture, the Rhine banks and the nearby attractions of Augusta Raurica and the Black Forest.

5. www.lonelyplanet.com › northern-switzerland › baselBasel travel - Lonely Planet | Switzerland, Europe

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   • Vitra Campus. Showcasing the works of the adjoining, eponymous high-end furniture manufacturer, Vitra Campus comprises the dazzling Vitra Design Museum (of Guggenheim…
   • Augusta Raurica. About 17km east of Basel, on the Rhine's south bank, Switzerland’s largest Roman ruins are the last remnants of a colony founded in 43 BC, the population…
   • Fondation Beyeler. This astounding private-turned-public collection, assembled by former art dealers Hildy and Ernst Beyeler, is housed in a long, low, light-filled, open…
   • Kunstmuseum Basel. Housing the most comprehensive collection of public art in Switzerland, this superb fine arts museum reopened in mid-2016 after updates to the existing…

6. www.tripadvisor.in › Attractions-g188049THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Basel (UPDATED 2024)

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   Find the best places to visit in Basel, a city with rich art, culture and history. Explore museums, landmarks, tours and activities with ratings, reviews and prices.

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   What is Basel famous for?

   • The charming countryside of the Basel region with its many cherry trees in spring boasts a particularly beautiful display of blooms. Germany and France, the Black Forest and Vosges Mountains are only a stone's throw away from the border city of Basel. The yearly Fasnacht (Carnival) is the most important celebration for the people of Basel.

   Basel - Switzerland Tourism

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   Why should you visit Basel?

   • Basel has a Mediterranean climate and as many as 300 days of sunshine a year. The city truly comes into its own during this season with festivals, street parties, open-air concerts and open-air cinema. Sport and sightseeing at the same time? Basel is the perfect place for this. You too can explore the city by bike, on a run or even while swimming.

   Basel City [Switzerland] | Sightseeing, Events 2024

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   Where is Basel located?

   • 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. It was originally a Celtic settlement of the Rauraci tribe.

   Basel | Switzerland, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Is Basel a canton or a city?

   • The city of Basel functions as the capital of the Swiss half-canton of Basel-Stadt. The canton Basel-Stadt consists of three municipalities: Riehen, Bettingen, and the city Basel itself. The political structure and agencies of the city and the canton are identical. The city itself has 19 quarters:

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8. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g188049THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Basel (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   Find out the best attractions and activities in Basel, Switzerland, from art museums and historic sites to walking tours and day trips. Compare ratings, prices, and availability for various experiences and book online with TripAdvisor.

9. www.basel.com › en › tourist-informationTourist Information - basel.com

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   Find out how to plan your visit to Basel, the vibrant and scenic city in Switzerland. Get tips, tickets, souvenirs, vouchers and more from Basel Tourism experts at the Stadtcasino.