Situated where three borders meet, the Swiss city of Basel abounds with culture and history

Eye-catching: The vivid red Rathaus or City Hall dominates the Marktplatz (Market Square).

Basel has a rich medieval ancestry and cultural savoir vivre.

The late morning sun filtered through the leaves of a row of linden trees on the right bank of the river Rhine in Basel, making a dappled pattern on the ground. The leaves were a warm shade of yellow, announcing the onset of autumn. The air had a hint of nippiness, refreshing and without being uncomfortable.

Elegant: View along the Rhine. The spires of Munster Cathedral are visible, towering above the other structures.