Volterra Museum of Torture, History museum in Volterra, Italy.
The museum exhibits more than one thousand original and reconstructed devices used for torture and execution throughout European history.
The collection features instruments from the 16th and 17th centuries, alongside philological reconstructions created during the 1800s and 1900s.
The museum collaborates with international organizations such as Amnesty International and United Nations to raise awareness about human rights.
The museum operates daily from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM until November 1st, after which it opens only on weekends and holidays.
Modern technology aids in documenting the evolution of punishment methods through multimedia presentations and detailed fact sheets in seven languages.
Location: Volterra
Address: Piazza XX Settembre, 3, 56048 Volterra PI
Phone: +39058880501
Website: http://torturemuseum.it
GPS coordinates: 43.40144,10.86325
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:18
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