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18 thoughts on “Basel: A Center of Art and Architecture”

  1. Oh my! Basel looks so pretty! With such a stunning exterior and unbelievably ornate interior, the Rathaus clearly is a head-turner. It’s interesting to know that the city was named after Basilisk, a creature I learned about only after reading Harry Potter. ๐Ÿ™‚ Yet again, impressive photos, Len!

    1. Same here ๐Ÿ™‚ Before visiting Basel, I thought Basilisk is a snake as well. But it turns out to be a hybrid between a rooster and a dragon.

  2. Nice views! Wondering if all Swiss cities are alike? And how do you pronounce Basel – is it โ€œbasilโ€ or โ€œbowelโ€??

    1. Neither ๐Ÿ™‚ It is ba:zษ™l. In German, the “s” in the middle of a word is usually pronounced like a “z”.
      And yes, all Swiss major cities looks very much the same. They also share many similarities to towns in Southern Germany and Austria ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Haha, I see how you have learnt pronunciation. Very Asian way. Thanks. Iโ€™m looking forward to my week in Switzerland!

  3. You’re getting close to my city, Len! Hehehe
    Love to see Basel through your lens! I’ve been there a few times…Basel is a beautiful city, specially during Christmas! I love its Christmas markets, some of the best in Switzerland!!
    And Carnaval (or Fasnacht in Swiss German) is pretty famous!! I haven’t seen it yet, but it’s on my bucket list, hehehe

    1. Hihi you live in Zurich, right? I have been there (that’s why I know about Spruengli :P), but just a brief stay. The weather was also horrible, that’s why I don’t have any good photos of Zurich ๐Ÿ™

  4. This was a wonderful tour of a city I’ve never been to, but now long to see! Gorgeous photos as usual. I especially love the photograph of the view of the street through an archway in Greater Basil.
    Alison

    1. We have the same taste, Alison ๐Ÿ™‚ That photo is also my favourite. I took it at the Spalentor. The gate itself is special. But the view through its arch is breathtaking.

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