Basel-City

Among Switzerland’s regions, Basel-City stands out for its compact urban territory on the Rhine, near the meeting point of Switzerland, France and Germany. The canton is centred on Basel, whose river trade and border position have long connected it with the Upper Rhine. Basel Minster, built in red sandstone above the old town, is one of the city’s defining landmarks, while the University of Basel, founded in 1460, is Switzerland’s oldest university. Major museums and the annual Art Basel fair further establish its international cultural role. Browse further webcams around the Upper Rhine to place Basel-City in its wider cross-border context.

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