Basel is Switzerland's third-largest city and the only one with a port - a river port, of course. It is located on the Swiss border with Germany and France on the Rhine River. The city abounds with numerous historical monuments, and is also famous for its great cuisine and dozens of museums and art galleries.
.First of all, visit the local old town with its Gothic cathedral, dark red town hall, Spalen gate (one of three still standing today) and the famous white and blue houses. Around the square are picturesque narrow streets with many historic houses. The observation deck behind the cathedral offers a view of the Rhine River and the other side of the city.
From Basel's museums, it's worth visiting the Tinguely Museum - a prominent Swiss sculptor and painter working in the 1950s and 1960s, famous especially for constructing moving installations and machines, or the Natural History Museum with a huge collection of fossils, remains of prehistoric animals, where you can also learn about the history of the creation of the Alps and the entire region. Also noteworthy is the Museum of Art - one of the most important cultural institutions in the country, full of famous works of art from the 15th century to the present day.
By its location at the meeting point of three borders, Basel is a bit different from the rest of Swiss cities. It combines different cultures, languages and flavors. What is the best gourmet city in Switzerland? We answer - Basel. Restaurants in the city are highly rated. Among others, it is worth going to Le Rhin Bleu, a restaurant suspended on a special platform over the Rhine. Near the train station, there is also a market hall (Markthalle) with more than a dozen restaurants that are inexpensive for Switzerland and serve tasty cuisine from around the world.
.Basel can be reached by plane, flying into France's Saint-Louis airport, from which you take a city bus to Switzerland. Alternatively, you can take the Basel long-distance bus, which stops just outside Basel's main train station. You can find a list of available connections on our website. We invite you to board our buses!
.Zlochow is a city located in western Ukraine, in the Lviv region. It is one of the historical cities that had significant military, cultural and economic importance for centuries.
Zlochow has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. The city was founded in the 14th century, and its development was linked to its location on an important trade route. During the time of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Zloczow was part of Poland and was an important point on the military and administrative map.
The biggest event in Zloczow's history was the construction of a castle in the 16th century, which served as a defensive fortress. Zloczow Castle was rebuilt many times, and its current appearance is the result of various architectural changes. The castle served as both a residence and a defensive point, and after many years of neglect, today it is one of the city's main landmarks.
After World War II, Zloczow was part of the USSR, and after the collapse of the USSR, in 1991, the city became part of independent Ukraine.
The city has several interesting places worth visiting:
Zloczow Castle - a Renaissance castle that is one of the city's most important landmarks. The castle was once the residence of princes and magnates, and nowadays you can tour its interiors and admire its beautiful gardens.
St. Nicholas Church - one of the most important sacred monuments of Zloczow, with an interesting history and beautiful architecture.
Zloczow's Old Town - picturesque old streets and townhouses that remind you of the city's former splendor.
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