Basel Residences

Baselworld exhibition, which takes place in the city annually, is a no less important event in the life of Basel. On this exhibition you can see the works of the best Swiss watch companies. The event involves about two thousand manufacturers of watches. Every year this large-scale exhibition attracts approximately one hundred thousand people. In February the city becomes a true Mecca for coin collectors as during several days Basel hosts the International Festival of coins and banknotes. Tourists who are not fond of coins will also find much interesting if they visit this event –the exhibition halls and galleries offer visitors to look at various old coins, many of which are true museum pieces.

The end of October is the time for a large gastronomic fair, on which the local companies show off their products. Travellers really enjoy purchasing delicious Swiss cheese, dairy products and sweets from street vendors at very competitive rates. If you’re an art lover, the best time to visit Basel is June, when the city hosts the International Exhibition of Art. In the galleries of the exhibition you will find priceless works of Swiss artists. In addition to old and beautiful paintings, during the festival you can see the work of contemporary artists. It is worth noting that sweets remain one of the symbols of the city. The local chefs cook them in accordance to ancient recipes. Home cakes, biscuits and chocolates in the shape of a lotus will become a perfect memorable gift. You can buy them in the numerous pavilions and confectioneries of the city.
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