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It's been a while since I posted my last photo from Basel, with the current heat I don't venture anymore in the city unless some special event attracts me there, for example the visit of two Belgian TE members Denise and Daniel.

After meeting and having a round walk in the old city we came to the Marktplatz with the sun correctly positionned to shoot a hopefully decent picture and this is the one I present you today. The fairy tale city hall was originally built in the XIV th century. In 1501 the members of 15 corporations gathered here to decide Basel would join the Swiss Confederation, after this event the building gained color and the flags of the 12 cantons that belonged to CH at this time. Various other enhancements followed with time, the big tower was added only in 1900.

The inside is as richly decorated as the outside and provides a benefit very much enjoyed these days, behind the thick walls and under the arches, it is coooooooooool !

P.S. Strong zoom to keep distortion under control ;-)

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