Some of the architecture of Basel

24 hours in Basel,Switzerland

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August 18th 2013
It had been a warm night and we couldn't have the window of the hotel room open because of the mosquitos that were out to get us!Still we both had a good nights sleep and Gretchen's injuries from the Chagny incident are improving all the time. It was just a short run to Basel and then all we had to do was to find our way to D's apartment. However,first we had to run the gauntlet ... 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