Torture Museum, Amsterdam

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Torture Museum, Amsterdam, Historical museum near Bloemenmarkt in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The Torture Museum contains multiple rooms displaying medieval torture devices with detailed illustrations and explanations in several languages.

The collection presents instruments from different periods, including genuine antiques and reconstructions that demonstrate methods of punishment across centuries.

Each display includes comprehensive documentation explaining how societies used these devices within their legal and judicial frameworks.

The museum operates with varying seasonal hours and offers student discounts, though its narrow layout makes wheelchair access impossible.

Exhibits include notable devices such as the guillotine, thumb screws, skull crusher, and iron maiden, accompanied by historical documentation.

Location: Amsterdam

Accessibility: No accesible en silla de ruedas

Website: http://torturemuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 52.36729,4.89067

Latest update: May 17, 2025 09:40

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