Facts of Basel: Border triangel# Art metropolis# Historic old town# Carnival#Pharmaceutical industry

BASEL is located on the border with Germany and France, making it a true tri-border city. Basel is known for its many museums and galleries. The City is an important location for science and research. The University of Basel is one of the oldest universities in Europa. The pharmaceutical industry plays a major role in Basel. Noumerous international companies have their headquaters here.