All the snow has melted away and the weather turned almost spring like in the past few days. The sun demanded to be enjoyed outside and so I set off on a city walk and photo hunt to Basel.
So follow me on a stroll through the Swiss metropolis at the bend of the Rhine:
Starting in front of the town hall, right at the Marktplatz. The city council convenes here to direct the matters of Basel.
On the battlements at the top of the 500 year old building, the coat of arms of the twelve Cantons are displayed with which Basel formed the Confederation at that time. Today, the town hall also harbors the government of the Canton of Basel City
Basel's first address, the Grand H么tel Les Trois Rois (Hotel of the Three Kings) with its exclusive location at the bank of the Rhine.
The view across the Rhine towards the city district of Kleinh眉ningen. In the back the two Roche-Towers, Switzerlands tallest buildings. Kleinh眉ningen is the only Swiss national territory on the right bank of the Rhine. Almost like an enklave surrounded by the big neighbour Germany.
Walking over Basel's oldest bridge, the Mittlere Br眉cke. Built in the 13th century and Basel's only bridge across the Rhine until the late 19th century.
The Wettsteinbr眉cke and the Basel Minster in the background.
Time for a nice cup of coffee.
The view back on the sunlit Kaserne Basel.
Thanks for following along and see you back next time 馃憢
Photos recorded by myself with an iPhone 13 Pro