Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus Paracelsus von Hohenheim ? a man with an unusual name who lived in Basel during an extraordinary period of history! The radical social and other changes that accompanied the foundation of the university, the invention of printing and the Reformation attracted many major figures to our city.
Among them was Paracelsus, who for a time was Town Physician in Basel. A visit to the Pharmazie-Historisches Museum also shows the city.s links with other important physicians such as Felix Platter or Andreas Vesal.

When held
During the opening hours of the Pharmazie-Historisches Museum
Costs
CHF 220.-, evening surcharge from 6.00 p.m. CHF 30.-, Admission to the Pharmazie-Historisches Museum CHF 5.-p.p., Evening surcharge museum CHF 20.-
Express surcharge
For bookings made within 24h, CHF 50.00
Duration
1.5 hours
Meeting point
Main entrance to Cathedral
End point
Pharmazie-Historisches Museum
Languages
German, English
Persons
20 persons per group

Query Contact Basel Tourismus, Guided Tours
Aeschenvorstadt 36
CH-4010 Basel
Tel. +41 (0)61 268 68 32
Fax +41 (0)61 268 68 75
guidedtours@basel.com
www.basel.com
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