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   Is Basel a good city to visit?

   • Basel is widely regarded as Switzerland's cultural capital, and with good reason: in this city you will encounter art at every turn, whether you stroll through the beautiful Old Town or visit one of almost 40 museums. What's more, Basel also features top-class modern architecture just waiting to be discovered on a city tour.

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   How long has Basel been around?

   • Basel can look back on over 2000 years of history. There has been a settlement here since Celtic times – and for good reason. Its geographic location betwe...

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   When did Basel become a city?

   • In 1019, the construction of the cathedral of Basel (known locally as the Münster) began under Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor. In the 11th to 12th century, Basel gradually acquired the characteristics of a medieval city . The main market place is first mentioned in 1091.

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   How many people are born in Basel?

   • Of the population in the municipality 58,560 or about 35.2% were born in Basel and lived there in 2000. There were 1,396 or 0.8% who were born in the same canton, while 44,874 or 26.9% were born somewhere else in Switzerland, and 53,774 or 32.3% were born outside of Switzerland.

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   Basel (/ ˈ b ɑː z əl / BAH-zəl, German: ⓘ), also known as Basle (/ b ɑː l / BAHL), is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the river Rhine. Basel is Switzerland's third-most-populous city (after Zürich and Geneva), with 177,595 inhabitants within the city municipality limits.

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   Apr 21, 2024 · 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.

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   Basel is widely regarded as Switzerland's cultural capital, and with good reason: in this city you will encounter art at every turn, whether you stroll through the beautiful Old Town or visit one of almost 40 museums. What's more, Basel also features top-class modern architecture just waiting to be discovered on a city tour.

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6. facts.net › world › cities10 Basel Facts - Facts.net

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Discover 10 fascinating facts about Basel, Switzerland, including its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. Explore this dynamic city with our insightful guide.

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   Feb 21, 2024 · Fun facts about Basel that you didn’t know yet! 1. the city of museums. Basel is home to 40 museums in a very small area, including the famous Kunstmuseum Basel with works by Picasso, Rembrandt and Van Gogh. In fact, Basel is the city with the highest density of museums in Switzerland! 2. home of paper

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   Basel can look back on over 2000 years of history. There has been a settlement here since Celtic times – and for good reason. Its geographic location between Vosges, the Black Forest and the Jura Mountains gives our city an exceptional amount of sunshine and one of the warmest climates in Switzerland. As well as encouraging a growing number ...

9. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleThe inside guide to Basel, Switzerland's cultural powerhouse

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   Jul 12, 2021 · TRAVEL. The inside guide to Basel, Switzerland's cultural powerhouse. Sitting on the banks of the Rhine, the Swiss city champions ingenuity in art, architecture and food, and thrums with a...