In the Middle Ages, the canton of Obwalden (capital Sarnen) and the canton of Nidwalden were called Unterwalden. Although small, the canton lies on the spur of Lake Lucerne and is one of the founders of today’s Swiss Confederation. Celts, Romans, Burgundian kingdom, Holy Roman Empire After the Celts, Romans and the first Burgundian Empire (443-534), … Read more » “Canton Obwalden”
The Celtic tribe of Rauraken inhabited the region of Basel before the arrival of the Romans. The foundations of the ancient fortress lake, the Murus gallus, on the hill near the Münster, next to the cathedral, can still be seen. Its location on the Rhine was important for fishing and trade. Town Hall (Rathaus), statue … Read more » “Canton of Basel-Stadt and the City of Basel”
The Canton of Basel-Landschaft (Baselbiet) was created in 1833 as a split-off from the Canton of Basel, a member of the Confederation since 1501. 1501-1833 The city of Basel was the dominant political power in the canton in 1501. The area beyond was an Untertanengebiet ruled by a governor. The French invasion in 1798 and … Read more » “Canton Basel-Landschaft”
