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Maleficia Museum: Inquisition, Torture and Witchcraft
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Place: Venice
Duration: 1 hour
Language: English, Italian, French
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Do this because
- Discover mysteries, historical facts that marked the thousand extraordinary years of the Serenissima Republic
- Admire ancient documents used by the Holy Office in the persecution of witchcraft
- See "instruments of torture" used as an original garrote, a head crusher and an authentic whipping post
What to expect
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 17th 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 an original 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.
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Important to know
- For entrance only selection: Entrance from 10:00 to 18:00
- Guided visit option: Tuesday to Sunday at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00
- Please be at the entrance 5 minutes before the starting time
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
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What’s included
Entrance to Maleficia museum
Guided tour (for guided option selected)
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Circolo Artistico - Palazzo Delle Prigioni, Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Meeting point:
HOW TO REACH THE ENTRANCE OF THE PALACE - In Piazza San Marco, with the Doge’s Palace in front of you and the S.Mark’s Basin at your back, go on the right, cross the Bridge (from where you see the Bridge of Sighs) and then look on the left, you will see the entrance of the Palazzo delle Prigioni. Please be at the entrance 5 minutes before the starting time
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Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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