"Physicians, barbers and charlatans" New category Adults

Learn all about the history of medicine in our city - with absolutely no side effects! This tour will transport you into the world of charlatans, barber surgeons and city physicians. We will tell you what anatomical knowledge the executioner had to possess, what medical studies were like in the Middle Ages, and which ‘shows' were on offer in the anatomical theatre.

Language
German (this tour can be booked in other languages for individual groups)

Time
11 am - 12.30 pm

Duration
1.5 hours

Meeting point
In front of Barfüsserkirche

Tour ending point
Totengässlein 

A minimum number of participants is required on this tour.

Learn all about the history of medicine in our city - with absolutely no side effects! This tour will transport you into the world of charlatans, barber surgeons and city physicians. We will tell you what anatomical knowledge the executioner had to possess, what medical studies were like in the Middle Ages, and which ‘shows' were on offer in the anatomical theatre.