Museum of Torture and the Death Penalty
Disturbing yet enlightening experiences await visitors in San Gimignano at the two museums dedicated to torture and the death penalty.
The exhibits feature instruments of torture and execution dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries, offering a raw and realistic glimpse into the punitive practices of an era marked by violence and superstition.
With a single admission ticket, you can visit both museums, which are located just a short walk from each other in the historic center. The aim of the exhibitions is not only to document the atrocities of the past, but also to send a strong and timely message against all forms of violence and in support of human rights.