Town of Basel - Great Attractions (Basel, Switzerland)
Take a tour of Town of Basel in Basel, Switzerland -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. One of Switzerland's predominant cities, Basel sits on the Swiss border of France and Germany. A cultural mecca of Switzerland, Basel is overflowing with art, theater, historical libraries, and impressive architecture. Situated on the Rhine River, Basel is a port city and boasts its involvement in the pharmaceutical business. A part of the Roman Empire and nearly 2000 years old, Basel is a city brimming with history. The city was given its name at the time of its founding in the early 1st century and is derived from the Ancient Greek word Basilia, meaning kingship. In the Marktplatz, pedestrians are met with an assortment of local fresh fruit, flowers, and vegetables from the city vendors. Basel is a city with rich character and an abundance of art, history, and culture.
