Tour: “The Health Detective of Medieval Vilnius”

An Invitation to a Journey Through Time: The Lives of Rulers and Common Citizens of Vilnius!Back then, the narrow and winding streets of the city smelled of anything but coffee or perfume. Severe and incurable diseases were often seen as inevitable, and the plague would repeatedly ravage and empty the entire city.Come and discover how old Vilnius truly survived:The Art of Healing: Since when and how did doctors, barber-surgeons, and pharmacists work here? How did they get along with herbalists, sorcerers, and bathhouse keepers?Compassion and Care: Who looked after the sick, the frail, the lonely, or those who had lost their means of livelihood?Cleanliness and Well-being: Who cared about the city’s sanitation, hygiene, and the general well-being of its citizens?

Tour Route: Cathedral Square, Odminių St., L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus St., Universiteto St.,Šv. Jono St., Pilies St., Didžioji St., Literatų St., Maironio St., Užupis (Bernardinų Bridge).