Prisons' Palace: Maleficia, Inquistion torture tools Venice: Maleficia Museum Entry Ticket
ID: GYG441504-795538
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Discover reproductions, ancient documents, and instruments of justice used by the Holy Office during the centuries of witchcraft persecution. Enjoy a ticket to the Maleficia Exhibition in Venice.
Suggestive testimonies, documents and objects: these are just some of the elements that combine to make Maleficia a unique exhibition, capable of revealing the mysteries, secrets, legends and historical facts that marked the thousand extraordinary years of the Serenissima Republic.
In a journey through original artifacts and reproductions, discover in this exhibition, housed inside the prestigious Prisons' Palace, ancient documents used by the Holy Office in the persecution of witchcraft and the instruments of justice employed to counter it. In this Palace, between the 15th and 18th centuries, the terrible Tribunal of the Inquisition condemned to death many women accused of evil spells and magical arts and many famous people as Giacomo Casanova, accused of dabbling in magic and the occult!
Discover "instruments of torture" used as a garrote, a head crusher, and an authentic whipping post.
An exhibit that will take you into the medieval age making you reflect on the suffering of those condemned to death and torture in past eras.
Highlights
- Visit the prestigious Prisons' Palace
- Torture instruments of the Inquisition prescribed in the original Maleficia book
- See "instruments of torture" used as a garrote and a pillory
- Discover instruments of justice used by the Holy Office in withcraft persecution
- A cell for women accused of witchcraft
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
Meet at Prison Palace, close to San Marco Square. To get to the Prisons Palace, cross the bridge on the right side of the entrance of the Doge's Palace.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
