Basel

Basel, located in the north of Switzerland, close to Germany and France, is the third largest city in Switzerland and an important cultural and economic center. It has a beautiful old town, fashionable buildings and the Rhine River that makes people linger.

The Basel City Hall in the city center is a Renaissance-style building with bright red exterior walls and exquisite murals that are very eye-catching. The Spallant Gate, which is still well preserved, is one of the medieval city gates of Basel, showing the history of Basel as an ancient fortress city. The old town of Basel is also very well preserved. The ancient buildings and charming streets make people feel like returning to the medieval city life.

Basel is not only a treasure house of architectural art, but also has rich museum resources. It is the city with the highest density of museums in Switzerland. The Basel Art Museum, the Beyeler Museum, the Cultural Museum and the Wels Museum have attracted countless art lovers to visit. The Basel Art Fair held every year is a grand event in the global art circle, showing the cutting-edge trends of contemporary art.

Basel is also a green city. Botanical gardens, parks and the banks of the Rhine are ideal places to relax. Etoscha House is the largest zoo in Switzerland, showing a deep insight into the Namibian savannah.

In short, from ancient streets to modern art, Basel, with its rich cultural heritage and diverse urban landscape, allows every visitor to take the first step in the journey of exploration and discover the infinite charm of this city.