A large, busy city at the intersection of three countries, France, Germany and Switzerland. We walked from the cruise ship to our hotel.
Our cruise ship, floating hotelOur hotel in BaselFerry across the RhineThis is one of many bridges over the Rhine, but look carefully. Every day, all day, there are many people floating down the river. Enlarge the image and look at the right-hand side of the river beyond the red buoys. Very refreshing when the weather is hot; the current takes folks of all ages (usually with a floatation device) a mile or so downriver in a matter of minutes.
Did we mention that it was hot? Our hotel and most of the trams were air-conditioned. We were grateful for the tram system. The trams came often and were well laid out. Hotel guests receive a pass for all the buses, trams and trains within Basel and surrounding areas.
Water features around the cityThis beautiful building, city hall, is a short walk from our hotel. A daily marketplace is in the front courtyard.Statues in City HallProbably the city founderFancy doorway in City HallCity hallSmall tower on bridge over Rhine has fancy tiles like the cathedral. Close-up of left side of City HallBasel Minster
We visited the cathedral and its dozens of crypts of famous bishops and other leaders over the past hundreds of years. That part felt a bit creepy, underground and dark, until we likened it to visiting an extremely old cemetery.
The cathedral roof has a similar style of tile.Stained glass windows, pipe organ and alter in cathedral Each chair back has a different design Bottoms of fold-up seats, also different designs Bottom design only visible when seat is upCathedral from across the Rhine and from closer showing the beautiful tiled roof.
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