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Scary Zurich / Torture Tour

Of witches, convicts and their executioners
​Description:
Of witches, convicts and their executioners

You will learn the scary and scary things about Zurich.

This tour gives you a comprehensive insight into dubious figures and dark secrets of the city of Zurich from the Middle Ages. Stories, legends and facts of witches, convicts and executioners are told and places where cruel deeds have taken place are shown.
Centuries ago it was common and normal for the authorities to celebrate retaliation and deterrence, the understanding of law and order at the time is special and also a topic of leadership.
 
Learn what the worst death and corporal punishments were, how they were carried out, and what impact it had on people. Gain insight into the honor sentences imposed, the exorcism and the various degrees of torture.
 
Hear about death as it happened and sadistic torture.
See and hear in detail what bad things were invented to torment people in the Middle Ages. What machines and devices were there, how and why they were used, and what the pain must have been for those affected. Pictures with explanations are shown.
 
Visit prisons, execution sites, and graves during this macabre tour.
 
Not for the faint of heart

Details:

Meeting point: Zurich train station

39.-- CHF

1,5 h
possible all year round
Services:
Instructions and guided tours included from 18 years of age
Do not forget:
Camera. Smartphone,
​Conditions:
A few meters are run. But it's not exhausting
Procedure:
From the meeting point it goes to the important places executions have taken place.

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