Buried with the Monks

Buried with the Monks. The Barfüsserplatz in Basel has a morbid history, with a former graveyard lying beneath the current square. In the 13th century, people…

Location: Barfüsserplatz, Basel, Switzerland

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The Barfüsserplatz in Basel has a morbid history, with a former graveyard lying beneath the current square. In the 13th century, people from the village would often be buried next to the Franciscan monks, who were believed to be particularly pious. This practice gave the deceased a kind of 'spiritual upgrade' by being buried near the revered monks.

Source: Der Barfüsserplatz und seine Geschichte

Buried with the Monks — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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