Beautiful architecture, beautiful landscapes,an interesting story - all this is Basel. Switzerland itself is a small country, therefore by its standards it is one of the largest cities not only in the state, but also in Europe. Of course, if you compare it with Moscow, St. Petersburg or Kiev, Basel will seem like a small, quiet and calm town, but there is still something to see here. Many could hear its name, although it is not associated with natural disasters or political strife, as we would expect, but with museums, football, and various cultural events of world importance.
The River Rhine divided into two parts the city of Basel. Switzerland has a rich history, which knows not only quiet and calm times, but also bloody battles, long wars. At one time Small and Big Basel, separated by a river, did not get along with each other, but now only the bizarre statues on the bridge connecting two parts of the same city remind of the past turmoil. Local residents speak a special dialect, combining German and Swiss. Foreigners understand such a dialect is almost impossible, but people here are hospitable to tourists, so immediately when talking with them they switch to Hoch-Deutsch.
Interestingly, thanks to the highest flower in theworld Titan Arum was first glorified for the whole world of Basel. Switzerland will open its real face to travelers on the first day, it is in this town that you can fully experience the nature of the country, get acquainted with its culture and traditions. In Basel is the oldest university in the state, in addition, here with pleasure accept foreign students who have already become some feature of this place.
Keeper of cultural relics - so you can stillto characterize Basel. Switzerland has such a huge number of different exhibits that they are stored not only in numerous museums, but also in the open air. They are ready to satisfy the needs of even the most sophisticated connoisseurs of antiquity and art. More than four dozen museums are located in Basel. Switzerland, whose attractions do not end with a tour of the local landscapes, amaze with exclusive art galleries, expositions devoted to antiquity, the Middle Ages, modern times, there are exhibition complexes, a museum of dolls, you can continue indefinitely.
Basilisk is the main symbol of the city of Basel. Switzerland has some special views on life and death, which foreigners may seem too gloomy, but not all as scary as it seems at first glance. Basilisk is a mythical creature with the body of a snake and a cock's head, all living things are supposedly dying from his gaze. Today, it decorates most of the fountains throughout the city, filling it with a magical atmosphere. Guests of Basel will be interested to visit the local zoo, the flea market, where they sell rare things. And if you come to the city during the Catholic Lent (February-March), then you can become participants in the ancient and colorful carnival, whose roots go back to the 16th century. Boring in Basel will not be anyone.</ p>
