
While staying in Basel you can devote time not only to traditional tours around museums and surviving historic buildings, but also to unique places, which have no rivals. One of these places is Dreiländereck situated on the outskirts of the city. Strolling along its picturesque waterfront, Westquaistrasse, you can find a symbolic stele with flags of the three countries, Switzerland, Germany and France. Standing next to the stele, you can see all three states. There are pointers that show the location of the French town Unang and the German city of Weil am Rhein. The latter is connected to Basel with a pedestrian bridge across the River Rhine.
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You can admire view of three states in more comfortable surroundings, from a hall of Dreiländereck restaurant situated nearby. Besides an amazing observation deck, you can find a lot of interesting on the outskirts of the city. There you can see unusual Basel.
Taking a stroll through the picturesque neighborhoods and streets of the port area, be sure to look for Schiff restaurant. It can be safely called a local architectural landmark. The building is decorated with very unusual frescoes in national style. Strolling through the industrial area, you can find a lot of amazing old buildings. Their facades are decorated with unusual paintings and murals. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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One looking for gastronomic discoveries is free to go to Marktplatz, where the city's main market is. The largest market in Basel offers colorful stalls with a variety of goods, as well as several attractive restaurants and cafes, where you can taste the most popular local delicacies. Be sure to buy fresh apple pie at one of the stalls or order some hot meatballs. If you simply stroll through the market, taste delicious cheeses from local farms and unique deli meats. Marktplatz is famous for a huge selection of farm products that include many types of cheese and sausages cooked following old family recipes.
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If all the popular museums and shopping centers of Basel have already been studied, be sure to visit Zur Puppenfee on Gerbergasse. That’s a unique store that offers customers a huge selection of antique toys. Prices in the store are quite high, so many tourists visit it like a normal museum. Collectors will appreciate a range of goods, while ordinary passers-by could see the dolls and tin soldiers, which have been used by local children more than a hundred years ago.
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The next evening in Basel is time to visit one of the most unique restaurants. The gastronomic landmark of national scale is Blindekuh, whose name literally translates as ‘a blind cow.’ A wonderful story is associated with the restaurant. Many years ago it has been opened by blind deacon who wished to provide jobs for people who couldn’t see. Going to the restaurant, don’t look for a special dress, as dinner will be held in complete darkness. You have to eat with your fingers; in such circumstances the taste and aroma of food is perceived quite differently. If you want to get acquainted with unique local delicacies, visit Der Teufelhof restaurant serving wonderful fried ice cream.