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ESC Quiz
What cultural highlights does Basel have to offer? What do you know about the geographical location? Which major companies are based in the city on the Rhine? Test your knowledge about the 2025 host city!
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City and population
Basel is located on the Rhine knee and is the third largest city in Switzerland.
Culture
Basel is considered a cultural metropolis. An exceptionally dense and internationally respected range of cultural offerings can be found within a small area.
Business
Basel is an economically successful location with the highest gross domestic product per capita in Switzerland.
Sports events
In addition to the ESC, numerous international sporting events are taking place this year in and around Basel's St. Jakobshalle.
Architecture
Basel is internationally recognised as a Mecca of architecture. Among others, Messe Basel, the Fondation Beyeler and the Novartis Campus were designed by renowned architects.
History
Basel can look back on a long history. The name "Basel" was first recorded in writing in 374, when Emperor Valentinian I stayed on the Rhine knee.
