- Silo Tower Basel
The Silo Tower of Basel is located in the
Swiss city ofBasel , in theRhine harbour ofKleinhueningen , near the Dreilaenderecks. The silo tower was built in 1923 by a Swiss shipping company. Its viewing platform stands at a height of 52 meters (about 160 feet), which offers a lovely view of the Rhine, the Rhine harbour, the city of Basel, and the Sundgauer hill country. In the distance, one may appreciate details in Germany and France. To this end, panoramic maps and telescopes are available to visitors.
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