Holidays in Basel
Basel is the second largest city in Switzerland, home to a large number of cultural, educational, and historical attractions. It is also home to the country's oldest university.
What makes Basel tours so appealing?
The city's main tourist attraction is the Greater Basel area, the historic center. The Cathedral, the city's symbol, is located here, and the entire center is a pedestrian zone.
The Town Hall is located in the market square, and the Historical Museum is housed in a former church. Another landmark of the city is the fountain, adorned with a statue of Our Lady, located near the Fischmarkt square.
One of the city's favorite tourist attractions is the Spalentor gate, made of red sandstone. Nearby is the tallest building in Switzerland, the market tower (150 meters).
Also worth visiting is the Theaterplatz, home to a sculpture by Richard Cherry, the Church of St. Elisabeth, and another magnificent fountain.
A holiday in Basel is an excellent opportunity to experience Switzerland's cultural and historical heritage.
The city's pride and joy are its numerous museums. It boasts the world-renowned Museum of Fine Arts, whose crowning glory is the world's largest collection of works by the Holbein family.
Worth visiting include the Museum of Paper and Publishing, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Museum of Antiques. Also worth visiting are the Basel Zoo and a stroll through the zoological garden, otherwise known as an open-air museum.
Tours to Basel are a vacation that will appeal to the entire family, and everyone will find something interesting and educational to take away.