Basel - Euro 08 "Helvetia", symbol of Switzerland, looks out over the Rhine towards Germany. Keystone The city's industrial spread extends to the banks of the Rhine. Keystone The Spalen Gate - entrance to the old city of Basel. Keystone Basel, outdoor cafés and trams... Keystone The Tinguely fountain, on Theaterplatz, with the Elisabethenkirche church behind. Keystone The Messeturm, 105 metres and 31 floors high, situated in the exhibition quarter, is currently the highest building in Switzerland. Keystone ...in 6 images! This content was published on February 27, 2008 February 27, 2008 (All photos: Keystone) More More What’s on the agenda for voters on June 18, 2023 Multinational tax rules, a new climate law, and anti-Covid measures are on the ballot papers for the first national voting day of the year. You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here. Please join us! If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch. Newest first Oldest first More More Download the SWIplus app and stay informed Do you want to stay informed abroad? Now our app SWIplus offers even more Switzerland: with news, stories and our briefing!
More More What’s on the agenda for voters on June 18, 2023 Multinational tax rules, a new climate law, and anti-Covid measures are on the ballot papers for the first national voting day of the year.
More More Download the SWIplus app and stay informed Do you want to stay informed abroad? Now our app SWIplus offers even more Switzerland: with news, stories and our briefing!
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here. Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.