A leap back in time to 1737: Medicine in the Baroque era – interactive and sometimes risky.
Knee pain? An infected tooth? Dry cough? During the Baroque period, citizens did not have access to doctors as we know them today. But people knew how to help themselves: There were all sorts of little remedies from the local herbalist, and there were barbers and charlatans. And they all touted their expertise, no matter how beneficial or harmful it was. Johanna Bader, an 18th-century woman who donned men's clothing to practice her grandfather's profession, shares stories about hygiene, dental treatment, orthopedic ailments, and all sorts of curiosities. Learn firsthand and solve a number of mysteries from days gone by.
On this interactive tour, you'll have to solve challenges and participate, and you'll learn a thing or two about 'the good old days.' You will be guided through the most beautiful squares of Ludwigsburg, past the sights of the Old Town, and to selected locations. You can look forward to a wonderful afternoon/evening.