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Basel Previous Next "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 Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5 Picture 6 ...in 6 pictures! This content was published on January 26, 2009 - 16:25 (All photos: Keystone) 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.
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