Musée de l'Inquisition de Carcassonne

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Musée de l'Inquisition de Carcassonne

Musée de l'Inquisition de Carcassonne, Medieval torture museum in Carcassonne, France.

The Museum of Inquisition occupies a 17th-century building, displaying historical torture instruments and detailed explanations about medieval judicial practices.

In 1234, Pope Gregory IX established an Inquisition tribunal in Carcassonne, granting Dominican friars authority to prosecute and judge individuals deemed heretical.

The museum presents information about major Cathar castles of the region through multimedia exhibits, documents, and extensive multilingual documentation panels.

Located at 7 rue Saint Jean La Cite, the museum maintains different seasonal schedules, with summer hours extending from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

The collection includes an extensive range of torture devices from the 12th century through the French Revolution, with detailed reconstructions of historical scenes.

Location: Carcassonne

GPS coordinates: 43.20731,2.36302

Latest update: May 9, 2025 16:32

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