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Uppsala bloody history 1h- racial biology, 18th century plague, 19th century prostitution etc.

5.0(5)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews1 hFree cancellationBy Sweden History Tours
Uppsala bloody history 1h- racial biology, 18th century plague, 19th century prostitution etc.

About this activity

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

What's included

  • ✓All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • ✕gratitudes

Meeting and pickup

  • We meet at Riddartorget in Uppsala under the benches.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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