On the trail of the hospital for the poor - human destinies in the vicinity of the Barfüsserkirche
Little is known about the inhabitants of the "hospital for the poor" and the "almshouse" near the Barfüsserkirche. We take you on a search for clues and report on the fates of foundlings, benefactors and hospital inmates.
Meeting point: Barfüsserkirche, Barfüsserplatz 7, 4051 Basel
End point: Barfüsserplatz
Tickets and reservations: https://baslergeschichtstage.ch/basler-geschichtstage-2026/
Little is known about the inhabitants of the "hospital for the poor" and the "almshouse" near the Barfüsserkirche. We take you on a search for clues and report on the fates of foundlings, benefactors and hospital inmates.
Meeting point: Barfüsserkirche, Barfüsserplatz 7, 4051 Basel
End point: Barfüsserplatz
Tickets and reservations: https://baslergeschichtstage.ch/basler-geschichtstage-2026/
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