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[Excursions in the region]<br />
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Border Triangle<br />
Basel Tourism – Guided City Tours<br />
In hardly any other city will you fi nd buildings from the 15th century next to modern<br />
buildings designed by well-known international architects. Be sure to visit the Basel Town<br />
Hall in the heart of the city. This impressive red sandstone building boasts a remarkable<br />
tower and brightly painted walls.<br />
Contact: Aeschenvorstadt 36<br />
4010 Basel | Switzerland<br />
Phone +41 (0) 61 – 268 683 2<br />
E-Mail guidedtours@basel.com<br />
www.basel.com<br />
Basel Zoo<br />
The Basel Zoo was the very fi rst zoo in Switzerland and is considered one of the most interesting and attractive zoos in Europe.<br />
The “Zolli” is home to many different animals.<br />
Contact:<br />
Zoo Basel<br />
Binningerstrasse 40<br />
4011 Basel | Switzerland<br />
Phone +41 (0) 61 – 295 353 5<br />
www.zoobasel.ch<br />
Augusta Raurica<br />
Besides imposing ruins, countless fi nds in the museum, such as the Silver Treasure and the<br />
«Casa Romana» bear witness to the <strong>for</strong>merly bustling life of the Roman town. Approximately<br />
10 km from Basel, it can easily be reached by local train, bus No. 70, by boat or<br />
by car.<br />
Contact: Giebenacherstrasse 17<br />
4302 Augst | Switzerland<br />
Phone +41 (0) 61 – 552 222 2<br />
www.augustaraurica.ch<br />
Museum Tinguely<br />
In the museum`s collection, works belonging to all phases of Jean Tinguely`s<br />
career are to be found along with temporary loans.<br />
Contact:<br />
Museum Tinguely<br />
Paul Sacher-Anlage 2<br />
4002 Basel | Switzerland<br />
Phone +41 (0) 61 – 681 932 0<br />
www.tinguely.ch
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