Kulturhistorisches Museum für Alltagsmagie und Hexenverfolgungen, History museum at Old Castle in Penzlin, Germany.
The Kulturhistorisches Museum for Everyday Magic and Witch Persecutions occupies a red brick castle from the 16th century with dungeons and exhibition spaces across multiple floors. The rooms display historical documentation and artifacts related to witch trials and interrogation methods that took place within these walls.
The castle was built in the 16th century and from 1560 onwards its dungeons were used as prisons for suspected witches where interrogations took place. This represents a turning point in the region's history as persecution intensified during this period.
The exhibitions document over 2000 witch trials and reveal how deeply this region was involved in European witch persecutions of that era.
Access to the dungeons involves steep stairs and tight spaces, making the visit physically demanding in certain areas. Reservations for guided tours are recommended, especially if you want to see specialized exhibition sections.
The castle's medieval kitchen features a 12 meter high smoke trap that survives to this day. In the former knights hall, a civil registry office now operates, creating an unexpected contrast between past suffering and present celebrations.
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