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

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   Basel is Switzerland's third-most-populous city (after Zürich and Geneva ), with 177,595 inhabitants within the city municipality limits. [5] The official language of Basel is Swiss Standard German and the main spoken language is the local Basel German dialect.

   • Area: 23.85 km² (9.21 sq mi)
   • Canton: Basel-Stadt

   • Country: Switzerland
   • District: Metro 6,394,037 Oberrhein

2. www.myswitzerland.com › en-us › destinationsBasel | Switzerland Tourism

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   Basel’s central location, first-class public transport connections and modern infrastructure make it a leading venue for trade fairs and conventions. The Congress Center Basel, located right in the middle of the city, is the largest and most modern convention centre in Switzerland. Basel is located in the heart of Europe, straddling the Rhine.

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4. www.basel.com › enBasel City [Switzerland] | Sightseeing, Events 2023 | basel.com

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   100% secure booking. Accommodation City tours Package deals City map BaselCard Travelling to Basel. Discover the City of Basel [Switzerland]: Sightseeing Events Hotels Restaurants Shopping Guided tours on the official website of Basel Tourism.

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5. www.tripadvisor.com › Tourism-g188049Basel, Switzerland: All You Must Know Before ... - Tripadvisor

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   Basel. Located on the Rhine River near the borders of France and Germany, Basel contains the country's highest concentration of museums. The culture-centric city, site of the world's most influential art market each June, is also home to the lovely Munster Cathedral, made of red sandstone with a multi-colored tile roof.

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6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g188049THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Basel - Tripadvisor

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   Kunstmuseum Basel. The Kunstmuseum Basel is home to one of the largest and oldest public museum collections in Europe with works from the early fifteenth century to the present. 3. Basel's Old Town. Buildings built for eternit line the intertwining streets of old Basel all immaculately restored to provide a glimpse….

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

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   Basel. Switzerland, Europe. Historically, Basel's position astride the mighty Rhine has contributed to its growth as a key trade and transport hub. Today, it's a global centre for the pharmaceutical industry – titans Roche and Novartis are both headquartered here. But that's of little interest to the many thousands of art and architecture ...

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   Is Basel Switzerland worth visiting?

   • Is Basel Switzerland worth visiting? Basel is the entry point to Switzerland for many travelers coming from France or Germany. The views from the highway or from the train don’t do justice to the city of Basel. Once you begin to explore it, it is actually very attractive: the historical town center and its many museums are absolutely worth a visit.

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   Does Basel Switzerland use the Euro?

   • Why doesn’t Switzerland use the euro? Switzerland is not a member of the European Union and is therefore not obligated to use the Euro. The Swiss Franc is also one of the major currencies in the world, and it has remained strong for many years.

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   What is it like living in Basel, Switzerland?

   • The city is small and easy to navigate, with a rich cultural heritage. The population is multi-cultural, well-educated and tolerant, with a large expat population (about 30% of the population of Basel are expats) of all ages, coming from hundreds of different countries.

   Living in Basel: how to choose a neighborhood | Expatica

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9. www.britannica.com › place › Basel-SwitzerlandBasel | Switzerland, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 21, 2024 · Basel, Switzerland. It was originally a Celtic settlement of the Rauraci tribe. The name Basilia seems first to have been applied to a Roman fortification mentioned in 374 ce. At the beginning of the 5th century, the bishop of Augusta Raurica moved his see there. The city’s university, the first in Switzerland, was founded in 1460 by Pope ...