• Aurus Hotel by Prague Residences - The journey begins with an introduction to Prague’s plague doctor, Alexander Schamsky, as we travel back to the year 1715. The building, known as the “House of the Golden Well,” is introduced along with the holy saints of the plague, St. Sebastian and St. Rochus. Various believed causes of the plague are discussed. A brief overview of the tour is provided, highlighting the hidden gems of Prague during the plague era.
• New Town Hall - The old monastery Klementinum, the new library, and the new town hall are introduced. The different types of the Black Death are described, along with how both the wealthy and common people in Prague suffered and sought escape. Details of life in quarantine are also explored.
• Staromestske namesti - The large market square, including the Hussite Church, Tyn Church, and the Old Town Hall, is introduced. The life of merchants during the plague is described, with an excursion into the era of the 30-years-war.
• Statue of Franz Kafka (by Jaroslav Rona) - After a brief introduction to Franz Kafka, insights into the life of Jewish people during the plague in Prague and Europe are shared, followed by a visit to the Jewish Quarter. The novel “La Peste” by Albert Camus is also introduced.
• Church of Saint Simon and Jude - The old hospital “Na Frantisku” is visited to further explore the Plague in Prague, healing methods, and provide more medical background on the disease that claimed approximately 200 million lives worldwide. Some unknown heroes of medicine who worked in this hospital are also introduced.
• Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia - National Gallery Prague - The tour concludes at the hidden monastery of St. Agnes of Bohemia, where her life and work are introduced before summarizing the Plague era in Prague and Europe. Interesting facts about the current status of the disease are shared, and the tour ends with a group picture with the plague doctor.

• Group picture at the end of the tour

Gain a captivating perspective on Prague and the plague by joining a tour guided by a plague doctor who resided in the city from 1713 to 1715. Explore various sites to discover how diverse individuals reacted to the plague, learn about the prevention techniques employed during that era, and much more. This tour offers a distinctive opportunity to learn about the plague while also revealing some of Prague’s hidden gems.

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