European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 04, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse Narrow Cobblestone streets Lead to the Cathedral on Minuter Hill. Basel City full of charms from its historical Sites to its famous zoo by Steve scholar staff writer London Paris Berlin and Rome Are but a few of the cities that usually come to mind when one thinks of visiting great european haunts. One that might not come immediately to mind but still Well Worth visiting is the ancient Swiss City of Basel Basel which traces us history Back to the first Century . When it began As a celtic settlement lies in Northwestern Switzerland along the French and German Borders and about three hours South of Frankfurt Germany. The City the second largest in Switzerland has evolved Over the past 2,000 years into a modern City of 200,000 people. However it has managed to maintain and nurture its ties with the past while looking to Lead the tiny Swiss nation into the 21st Century. Basel is split into great and Little Basel by the Rhine and joined by six Bridges that Date from the 12th Century great Basel s ancient features Are sure to quicken the breath of a dedicated adventurer. A first Stop in. Basel might be the Market Square which is dominated by the magnificently colourful Rathaus or Council House. The gothic style building an outdoor work of Art was built in the 16th Century and feat ires a courtyard that displays larger than life murals painted by Hans Bock from 1608-11. Also in the courtyard stands a resplendent statue of Muna Tius plan us the founder of Basel. Taking the stairs beyond the statue visitors to the Council House can see the two Chambers on the second floor where the City Council meets. If a visitor is Able to see the Council House on a sunny Day the Bright red and Gold roof will act As a prism with its colors guaranteed to continue Don be pedestrians walk Down crowded Freie Strasse which leads toward Basel Rathaus. The highly colourful roof of the bawl Rathaus is accented with Gold trim. It Bruvry 4, 1 j h stripes Magazine
