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Medicine in Old St. Gallen

Name: Medicine in Old St. Gallen
Start: 2026-10-23T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-23T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Bankgasse 9, 9000 St. Gallen, Schweiz

Bankgasse 9, 9000 St. Gallen, Schweiz
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Fri, October 23, 2026 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)

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Description

Join us on a medical history tour through St. Gallen. Find out who founded the oldest hospital in Switzerland, why a hospital was more than just a hospital, how Vadian and Paracelsus are related. What did young embroiderers suffer from? Where did women in St. Gallen give birth? What did the town authorities do in the interest of public health? We share serious and funny anecdotes.

Highlights

Explore the history of Switzerland's oldest hospital
Discover stories of public health and notable figures like Paracelsus
Learn about local medical practices and anecdotes

General Information

Join a guided city tour through St. Gallen to learn about its medical history. The tour covers the founding of the oldest hospital in Switzerland, historical public health measures, and interesting local stories.