A Walk in Basel
17 Jan
Basel Rathaus
Basel is truly a unique city. To prove that I have collected some interesting facts about it:
- It is located at the border of Switzerland, France and Germany which makes it tri-national.
- It is the second largest urban area in Switzerland
- It has the oldest university in the country
- The most spoken language there is a Basel German dialect
- The name “Basel” comes from the word “pie” in Latin
- The Zoo of Basel is the first zoo built in Switzerland
- Basel is one of the most important cultural cities in Europe
Basel
Basel is really a charming city. All those old but well kept buildings, narrow streets, romantic shops and magnificent Rhine river. Yes, it is lovely!
And if you decide to go there, here is a small list of things to be seen:
- Basel Munster – an early Gothic red sandstone church
- Basel Town Hall (Rathaus) – again, a very red and magnificent building, used by the government
- Rhine river
- Basel Zoo
But above seeing all sights, enjoy yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Basel city.
