Basel by Eurostar

Basel is one of the largest cities in Switzerland with a population of about two hundred thousand. The city lies on the border of Switzerland, France, and German. The city is located on the Rhine River and functions as the centre of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Basel is an important part of the cultural centres of Switzerland.

Basel has a large number of museums, fine arts centres, theatres, and collections of art. When the Roman Empire founded this settlement, they located the city near the river. For this reason, it has long had a strategic importance to the area. Much of this historic city was destroyed in 1356 when an earthquake damaged the city and the castles. To help the city protect itself, it offered many courts to the nobles to get them to remain in the city.

In 1501, Basel joined the Swiss Confederation and began the construction of the council building. One of the greatest books ever published, De humani corporis fabrica was printed in the city. More martial arts texts were printed as part of the city's cultural heritage. Basel became an international meeting place. The World Zionist organization held its first congress in 1897. The city's economy relies on watches and jewellery and the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.

A large number of banks also exist in Basel. The city has the second tallest building in Switzerland (Basler Messeturm). This city has many churches, monasteries, secular buildings, archaeological sites, museums, archives, collections, and schools in Europe. The city is home to a vast array of buildings that reflect the architectural designs of the era and they often include the Beyeler Foundation building designed by Renzo Piano and the Vitra complex.

Travel to Basel by Eurostar

You can check out the architectural buildings located in the city of Basel that is easily accessed with Eurostar London to Paris Train. The journey through Eurostar London Paris Train is the most convenient and stress free. Eurostar train is the high-speed passenger train that connects the people of London to Paris, Brussels, Lille and other great destinations of Europe. It is true that the Eurostar train journey is little bit more expensive than low budgeted flights and cheap ferry operators but the high-speed of 186mph, excellent on-board facilities and its punctuality make it the best mode of transport in Europe. It becomes easy to visit Basel by Eurostar with one price as Eurostar has tied up with several train operating companies in UK.

You need to simply take Eurostar London Paris Train from London's St Pancras International Station to Paris Gare Du Nord Train Station and then simply station change at Paris, travel on to Basel by Eurostar partner TGV Lyria Train service. The journey time for Eurostar Train to Geneva from London is around 7 and 1/2 hrs. The price for this great journey begins at about £182.00 depending on the number of stops and time you decide to travel.

Attractions in Basel

Foundation Beyeler displays many of the modern paintings. The foundation has the biggest private collection of art from Switzerland. This display shows the stunning work of Monet, Picasso, and Giacometti. Bronze figures, paintings, and sculptures are all part of this show.

Museum Jean Tinguely is dedicated to one of Switzerland's best sculptors. More than seventy mechanical sculptures that cover forty years of work are showcased in this museum. Drawings, documents, and writings are used to help show the evolution of the sculptor. The museum was designed to accentuate the works of this great artist. The building is an example of the great architecture of the period.

Zoologischer Garten Basel was built in 1874 and houses one of the best zoos in the world. Many endangered species can be found in this zoo that covers more than twenty-six acres of land. A large amount of animals from elephants to sea lions perform each day. You can also see reptiles and penguins each day.

Munster Cathedral is a huge sandstone building that towers over the city and was built in 1019. After it was destroyed by an earthquake it was rebuilt to reflect the Romanesque and Gothic lines. It has yellow and green tiles that richly decorate the roof with a facade that shows prophets and virgins. No visit to this site would be complete without a look at the stunning view of the towers. You can see a great panoramic view of the city from the towers.

Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the largest leading museums that showcase artists from the sixties to the present. Joseph Beuys, Jonathan Borofsky, Donald Judd, and Richard Long are just a few of the artist in this show.

Kunsthalle shows the experimental works of the contemporary artist. Many of the best works of classical modern art and abstract expressionism.

Events in Basel

Basel Museum Night is an annual event each January where the city's cultural institutions will stay open late into the night to allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy the city's unique museums and other cultural exhibits. Transportation and admission is free all night long.

Basel Carnival begins in March of each year and the entire city is lit in only torches. All electricity is doused and the city is awash in the flames of the torches that line the streets.

Baselworld is a special event that showcases some of the world's best watches in the world.

Art Basel allows art lovers form all over the globe to enjoy the world's best art show. More than sixty thousand people show up each year to see all the different types of art from the Modern to the Contemporary. Paintings, photography, musical performance, audio-visual multimedia, and video are all used to showcase this work.

Basel Tattoo showcases great music from bass brands, bagpipes, and folklore dancing. You can enjoy the parade as it snakes through the city streets.

Nightlife in Basel

The nightlife in Basel is quite exciting no matter what language you might speak. There are many bars, clubs, musical cafes, and a whole host of places people of all ages can enjoy.

Popular Nightclubs in Basel

• Stadcasino
• Papa Joe's
• Capari Bar
• City Bar
• Euler Bar
• Drie Konige
• Cafe Atlantis
• Zum Roten Engel
• Elle et Lui
• Basel Stadttheter

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