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Roche Tower (Building 1)

Basel Messe

Fine Arts Museum Basel

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Rhine River

Tinguely Museum

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University of Basel

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Basel is a city rich in history and culture, located in northwest Switzerland near the borders with France and Germany. Its location makes it a cultural crossroads with influences from all three countries. Here are some interesting features of Basel:

Historic Sites: The city is home to a beautiful Old Town with medieval buildings. The iconic Basel Minster (Münster), a beautiful red sandstone cathedral with elements of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture, is located here.

Art and Museums: Basel is a paradise for art lovers. It's known as the cultural capital of Switzerland and boasts more than 40 museums. The most famous include the Kunstmuseum, the Fondation Beyeler, and the Tinguely Museum. Kunstmuseum is the oldest public art collection in the world. The Fondation Beyeler features works from classical modernism, and the Tinguely Museum displays the works of Swiss painter and sculptor Jean Tinguely.

Basel Carnival: Basel's Carnival, or Fasnacht, is one of the biggest in Switzerland and has been recognized by UNESCO on its list of intangible cultural heritage. The carnival starts on the Monday after Ash Wednesday at 4 am with the "Morgestraich". For exactly 72 hours, Basel's city center is vibrant with people wearing colorful and creative costumes, playing music, and marching in lantern processions.

Architecture: Basel is known for its impressive modern architecture, with contributions by internationally renowned architects such as Herzog & de Meuron, Frank Gehry, and Tadao Ando. The city also hosts the annual Swiss Architecture Museum's exhibitions.

University of Basel: Founded in 1460, the University of Basel is the oldest university in Switzerland and one of the oldest in the world. It has been the academic home of many leading scholars, including the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.

The Rhine River: The Rhine River cuts through the city, and it's common for residents and visitors to swim in it during the summer. There's also a vibrant riverfront area with restaurants, bars, and shopping.

Basel Zoo: Known locally as "Zolli", Basel Zoo is the oldest and one of the largest zoos in Switzerland. It's renowned for its success in breeding animals.

Pharmaceutical Industry: Basel is a major center for the pharmaceutical industry globally. Two of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, Novartis and Roche, have their headquarters here.

Arrival Upon arrival, you check in and have the rest of the day free.

Basel City Tour Following breakfast, meet your private guide and start a walking tour of Basel.Your sightseeing walk covers some of the city quarters such as the Old Town, Clara, Vorstädte, and Wettstein, as well as the main sights of the city. Walk the old streets next to Rhine River, admire at the town hall building, explore the mix of contemporary and historical architecture and learn about the history and culture of Basel.After the 1.5-hour tour you either return to the hotel or continue exploring Basel on your own.

Departure Today you will check out from the hotel and depart from Basel.

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