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Take a walk through the famous Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital and towards its historic abandoned graveyard, where you will be introduced to the intense and at times dark history of the field of psychiatry. Your guide will lead you through a maze of buildings rich in both history and controversy from ancient times to the present day. Learn of the torments of 19th and 20th century psychiatric treatments and the agonizing lives of the hospital’s inmates. And at last, we will lead you on a path to the cemetery wherein seemingly calm fellowship many souls lay at rest; history tells of a different story.
Tour highlights:
Introduction to the history of Psychiatry in Europe from Medieval times to modern days
Learn about various methods used to cure mental illnesses
Rosenheim experiment
Discover more about life in the Bohnice Psychiatric Clinic and hear of stories of some past and current infamous patients
A promenade around the abandoned cemetery which has attracted many lovers of mystics
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The easy way to get there is by metro C to Kobylysy, then by bus 200 to the stop Katovická. From there it is 4 min. walk. Price by Bolt from the city center is about 15 Eur.
Itinerary
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We meet in front of the gate of the Psychiatric Hospital. You will be introduced to the intense and at times dark history of the field of psychiatry. You will be led through a maze of buildings rich in both history and controversy. Be prepared to enter a whole new different world stained with torturous and deadly treatments.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The surroundings of the abandoned Hospital Cemetery - after a short walk we will visit a hospital's cemetery, one of the most mysterious, desperately lonely and dark places in Prague.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Viewpoint overlooking the Valley nearby - a beautiful view of the whole valley and Vltava River.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Tour will end in front of the Psychiatric Hospital but the tour guide will be heading to the metro, so you can join him.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour includes historical facts connected the dark history of the field of psychiatry so it is not recommended for small children
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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