What is the difference between Greater Basel and Basel proper?

Question

I was told that Basel is divided into two parts. Why? Which part is best for tourists?

Answer 1

the river Rhine divides Basel into 2 parts called Gross-Basel (Greater Basel) and Glai-Basel (this is the dialect of Basel :) ) and means Small Basel. both parts are in Switzerland and there are many bridges over the Rhine. The most exciting part is the old part of the town.

here's a list with all tourist attractions in Basel

http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attrac...

the Basel Old Town Tour

http://www.planetware.com/do-it-yourself...

here are some more infos

http://www.crownrelo.com/Crown/SetTips.n...

http://www.basel.ch/en/basel/basel_city/...

Answer 2

Basel sucks! There is nothing exciting about a holiday in Basel. You'll be ripped off, insulted, and sent home disappointed and broke.