The Gotthard Pass, mythically elevated due to its significance for trade, tourism, and military, represents, in a certain sense, the geographical center of the Swiss self-understanding. At the summit of the pass stands the Old Hospice next to a chapel. Originally established by a priest and managed by monks since the 17th century to accommodate travelers, it has been repeatedly expanded and adapted to changing needs. In recent years, the Old Hospice St. Gotthard has once again been redesigned and converted into a guesthouse by an architectural firm. This highly regarded transformation has received several awards – now, the Gotthard Hospice is finally dedicated its own book. Texts and photographs depict this culturally significant site and the preservation efforts concerning the structure.