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Basel

Basel

About Basel

178,428 in city
22 km² (8 mi²)
260 m
Basel, one of the biggest cities in Switzerland, and its surrounding region are of key economic importance. With its advantageous position next to two major EU states, its excellent infrastructure, and its key financial and insurance institutions, Basel has become a premier centre for business, finance and trade. The chemical and pharmaceutical companies which are headquartered in the city make an impressive contribution to Switzerland`s gross national product, and are active players on a global industry stage.

Metro Cities

Aesch, Allschwil, Basel, Bettingen, Birsfelden, Weil am Rhein

No. of Buildings

No. Current status
124 All Buildings
108
existing
5
under construction
5
planned
1
unbuilt
5
demolished

Tallest Buildings

# Building Height Year
1 Bau 2 673 ft 2022
2 Roche Turm Bau 1 584 ft 2015
3 Basler Messeturm 344 ft 2003
4 Claraturm 315 ft 2021
5 Bâloise-Hochhaus 292 ft 2020

Building types

No. Type
54 high-rise building
40 low-rise building
8 skyscraper
6 chimney
5 church
4 silo
2 observation tower
2 building with towers
1 stadium
1 monument
1 hall

Other buildings

No. Type
9 Famous buildings
3 Buildings with construction images