fabienne goes abroad: Switzerland: Basel

Basel is the third most populous city in Switzerland. It sits at the junction of the borders between Switzerland, France and Germany, and some of its suburbs are in fact in France and Germany. The town is approximately 206m above sea level. It was originally called Basilea, meaning 'kingship'.

For a more general description about what I did each day, please see the main post:

http://www.fabienne-emilie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/switzerland.html

Sunday, 27th October, 2013

View towards the town centre over the "River Rhine".

An old watermarked sheet of paper inside the "Basel Paper Museum".

Somewhat more intricate watermarks shown inside the "Basel Paper Museum".

A tray that was used to make watermarks, inside the "Basel Paper Museum".

Old vat, inside the "Basel Paper Museum".

I made my own paper :D (Inside "Basel Paper Museum").

I also got to use some old calligraphy tools, inside the "Basel Paper Museum".

The "Basel Münster" was built between 1019 and 1500, however it only took that long because part of it was destroyed and then rebuilt. It is currently a Reformed Protestant Church and it made of red sandstone.

Monday, 28th October, 2013

A remaining part of the "Old Town Wall".

The "Rathaus" (Town Hall) is a 500 year old building that has been painted red.

The "Splalentor" is a is a former city gate in the ancient city walls. One of the three remaining gateways, it is regarded as one of the most beautiful gates of Switzerland.