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New - Maleficia: Inquisition, Torture and Witchcraft between the centuries
Venezia,
Italy
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Overview
Duration
1h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
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 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!
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.
What to remember
Important info
Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Unfortunately, this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.. The ticket is refundable until 24 hours before the visit. On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it. The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.. All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
What's included
Entrance Ticket to Maleficia Museum
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
CITY TOURS CO. LTD
Meeting Point
Prison Palace is close to San Marco Square beside Doge's Palace. Do not go to the entrance of Doge's Palace, to get to the Prisons Palace cross the bridge on the right side of the entrance of the Doge's Palace. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time.