St Johann is a neighbourhood of extremes. It is here where borders - physical or mental ones - are constantly being negotiated. On the one hand, it is considered a very young neighbourhood of Basel, on the other, the Celts founded their first settlement here. Join us on an adventurous journey across this diverse district. Listen to exciting stories about Celtic burial customs, immigrant working women and delinquent locals.
From the "Schällemätteli" prison up to the chemical industry, St Johann district provides a wide array of Basel's living and labour conditions. What is the neighbourhood's connection with Basel's first Caesarean? What were the reasons for the great youth protests in the 1980s? And who was Saint John, the district's namesake? On our tour through St Johann we are following the tracks of monks, prostitutes and female rebels.
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