Basel

It is the third largest city in Switzerland, located at the crossing of the borders of three countries - Switzerland, Germany and France. The Rhine divides the city into two parts - Greater and Lesser Basel. On the southwestern bank of the Rhine is the historical core of the city - Greater Basel, today turned into a pedestrian zone.

During a walking tour of the center of Basel, you are waiting for Petersplatz (the third oldest university in Europe), Spalentor Gate is a symbol of the city, Leonardskirche, Barfuserplatz - the cultural center of Basel, the kinetic fountain of Jean Thingel, the Freistrasse shopping street, the cathedral of the XI century, an observation deck overlooking the Rhine and Little Basel, the staircase of Eleven Thousand Virgins, the town hall of the XVI century.

The city is a major commercial and industrial center (the leading place belongs to the pharmaceutical industry), but at the same time it is rightly considered the center of science and art. A cosmopolitan city can proudly look back on its long history. No city in Europe can boast so many museums relative to its size, there are more than 30 museums on 37 square kilometers. Basel is famous as the center of the humanist movement, for many years it was home to the famous Erasmus of Rotterdam. Many scholars lived and taught here after him. The city has the oldest university in Switzerland (1460).

Basel is also famous for its shops. Such famous brands as Armani, Bucherer, Dior, Gucci, Prada, Rolex, Swatch and others are presented in numerous stores.