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  2. Basel - Wikipedia

    • Basel , also known as Basle, is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the River Rhine (at the transition from the High to the Upper Rhine). Basel is Switzerland's third-most-populous city (after Zurich and Geneva), with 177,595 inhabitants within the city municipality limits. The official language of Basel is Swiss Standard German and the main spoken language is the lo… See more

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    CountrySwitzerland
    Elevation (Barfüsserkirche)261 m (856 ft)
    DemonymsGerman: Basler(in), French: Bâlois(e), Italian: Basilese
    Name

    The name of Basel is first recorded as Basilia in the 3rd century (237/8), at the time referring to the Roman castle. This name is mostly interpreted as deriving from the personal name Basilius, from a toponym vil… See more

    History

    There are traces of a settlement at the nearby Rhine knee from the early La Tène period (5th century BC). In the 2nd century BC, there was a village of the Raurici at the site of Basel-Gasfabrik (to the northwest of the Old Cit… See more

     
  1. Basel - Switzerland Tourism

    Basel is a city of contrasts, where tradition and innovation meet. Explore the historic old town, the museums, the galleries and the Rhine banks, or visit nearby attractions like the Fondation Beyeler and Augusta Raurica.

  2. Basel is a city in Switzerland well known for its art museums and annual Fasnacht festivals nestled on the Rhine River. Fasnacht festival is a 3-day festival with m… See more
    Basel is a city in Switzerland well known for its art museums and annual Fasnacht festivals nestled on the Rhine River. Fasnacht festival is a 3-day festival with masked musicians parading on the streets with fun and entertainment and falls on the first Monday after Ash Wednesday. Banks of the Rhine River is a popular tourist destination for the summers where swimming is the best activity to escape the heat. Basel’s zoo is the largest and the oldest zoo that has endangered species with conservation and breeding programs. The Basel Cathedral and the town hall will leave in awe of its historic architecture.
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  3. Basel City [Switzerland] | Sightseeing, Events 2024

    Basel is a city of contrasts, culture and events. Find out more about sightseeing, hotels, restaurants, shopping, activities and excursions in Basel and plan your trip with the BaselCard.

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

  5. 15 Best Things to Do in Basel (Switzerland) - The Crazy Tourist

  6. Basel, Switzerland: All You Must Know Before You Go …

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     · Plan your trip to Basel, Switzerland, a city on the Rhine River near France and Germany. Find the best hotels, restaurants, museums, landmarks, and tours with Tripadvisor reviews and ratings.

  7. Tourist Information - basel.com

    Feb 8, 2014 · 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.

  8. Sightseeing and places of interest in Basel [Switzerland]

    Explore Basel's rich history and architecture, from the 15th century Basler Münster to the modern Roche Towers. Find out the top 9 landmarks, book a city tour, and get a BaselCard discount.

  9. Basel – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

  10. Basel Switzerland - Basel Tourism - Magic Switzerland

    Discover the history, culture, art and nature of Basel, the second largest city in Switzerland and a gateway to Europe. Explore the attractions, museums, festivals, tours and sports in Basel and its surroundings.