Uppsala bloody history 1h- racial biology, 18th century plague, 19th century prostitution etc.
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Book a trip to the different Uppsala, go on a trip about the dark part of Swedish history. Hear about the 17th century slave trade, about Uppsala's gallows hill, experience what was going on inside the racial biology institute and hear about the anatomical department's rules for which crimes could end up under the knife. We visit the streets where the brothels and Uppsala's Red light district were located during the 19th century. Experience the dark history that is not often talked about or visited. Visit the forgotten historical, and hear about the poor, spooky and different that is often swept under the rug. Collection outside Uppsala City Library's main entrance - Intro. Dragabrunnsgatan - Uppsala's red light district during the 19th century Svartbäcksgatan - The poor Uppsala St Erik's square - The plague in Uppsala 1709-1712 The Cathedral and the Dean's House - Persecutions against dissent and the Swedish Institute of Racial Biology 1920-1958. Gustavianum - About the slave trade, anatomical institution and 19th century phrenologists. The forced sterilizations of the 1940s
Your experience
Stop 1
Svartbäcksgatan - about the poor Uppsala and the plague in the 18th century.
Stop 2
we walk the streets outside Linnéträdgården where Uppsala red light district was with brothels and alcohol problems, the poor neighborhoods Uppsala.
Stop 3
Book a trip to the different Uppsala, go on a trip about the dark part of Swedish history. experience what was going on inside the racial biology institute and hear about the anatomical department's rules for which crimes you could end up under the knife.
Stop 4
Hear about the persecution of dissident Christians and atheists during the 19th century.
What’s included
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- gratitudes
Meeting and pickup
We meet at Riddartorget in Uppsala under the benches.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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