Reflection

Basel - Europe's Gateway

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December 14th 2008
Hello All, This next trip was a really great opportunity to see a lot in just a sort amount of time. The destination was Basel, Switzerland; the very heart of Europe. What makes this location so special is its close proximity to both France and Germany. Its located in the Alsace region of Europe, so it a cultural stew from Germany, France, and Switzerland. I went with my old flat mate Max ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » North-West » Basel

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more