Hospital St. Jakob at Birs, Quarantine settlement in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.
The Hospital St. Jakob at Birs stands near the Birs River, featuring stone buildings designed for medical isolation and treatment purposes.
The facility, first mentioned in the 13th century, initially served as a leprosarium before transforming into a quarantine settlement for various diseases.
The hospital grounds include a chapel that served both medical staff and patients, reflecting the integration of spiritual care in medieval healthcare.
Located at coordinates 47.542°N 7.61786°E, the settlement maintains its original structures and is accessible via local transportation routes.
The site witnessed the Battle of St. Jakob in 1444, where Swiss fighters made their last stand against French forces in the hospital buildings.
Location: Basel-Stadt
GPS coordinates: 47.54200,7.61786
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:54
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