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medieval old town situated on the Rhine Rivers in the North-West Switzerland, Basel is a small city that is located on the borders of France and Germany. It has one of the most significant markets for art and museums. The city is infamous to be a commercial hub and cultural center for Renaissance. A city that has various heritage sites of national significance, Basel is known to be Switzerland’s second-largest city and a tourist site.
Here are some of the beautiful destinations to visit in Basel:
Rathaus and Marktplatz
The legendary and old focal point of the town, Rathaus and Marktplatz has a beautiful courtyard where one can see restored wall paintings, the two council chambers, the Regierungsratssaal with its impressive wood paneling and the Grossratssaal, decorated by 15 coats-of-arms of the Swiss cantons.
Kunstmuseum
A museum of art that displays one of the finest collections in Switzerland. From the 15th-century Heilsspiegelaltar (Mirror of Salvation Altar) by Konrad Witz to 16th-century portraits by Holbein the Younger, Crucifixion by Mathias Grünewald and Rembrandt’s David with Goliath’s Head from 1627, Kunstmuseum represents both old masters and modern art of French and Dutch paintings.
Zoologischer Garten
A zoo that was founded in 1874 with 510 European animals, it is a home to wildlife creatures such as predators, primates, mammals, reptiles, birds, and aquatic animals. The zoo houses both local and exotic birds, as well as the birds of prey.
Old Town
Old Town is a part of Basel that lies between the river and the old city gate at Spalentor with stone streets, medieval churches, beautiful old homes and brightly painted fountains.
