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BaselReasons to visit Basel
Basel enjoys an attractive location on the Swiss French German border. It is one of the finest and best-maintained old town with the market place and cathedral in Europe. It also houses the biggest Swiss Zoos and a market and trade fair town. You can see all manners of arts, culture and architecture in Basel. It is the architectural capital of Switzerland and houses more than 40 museums spread over an area of 37 sq. kms. The Foundation Beyeler in Basel is worth a visit for its highy acclaimed exhibitions and designs. The finest and the oldest collections are houses in the Kunstmuseum. Watch out the contemporary buildings like Herzog and de Meuron, Mario Botta, Diener & Diener and Richard Meyer in Basel. Basel also lets you relish world’s cuisine in its delightful restaurants.
Enjoy exploring the museums and going on shopping in Basel. You will find 1,198kms of Wanderweg on its outskirts that are marked trails crossing the scenic highlights of the area. Board the Gondelbahn cable or bus no. 70 to watch out the scenic beauty surrounding Basel. The Rathaus Built in 1504, the Rathaus or the Town Hall is located on the Marktplatz. It is built in the late Burgundian style and its sandstone building is decorated with shields of the ancient city guildhall. University of Basel Also visit the University of Basel during Basel Tours in Switzerland. It was founded in 1460 and lies on the south side of Petersplatz. It is one of the oldest academic institutions in Switzerland. The library here comprises of a collection of rare manuscripts, works of Martin Luther, Erasmus and Zwingli. It is set at the west of the university and marks the end of the medieval sector. It was built in 1400s and is considered as one of the most beautiful gates in the country. It was restored in the 19th century with its pointed roof and two towers with battlements. Dreiländereck This three countries’ corner juts out in to the Rhine is one of the most famous sites in Basel. Walking around this spot, you may enter Germany and then in France from Switzerland without needing a passport. TSITours.com offers online information and booking of Tours to Switzerland Cities. For any further query or to book a tour package, please fill the form below.
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