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Inquisition and Witchcraft in Toledo Tour
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Duration
1h 30min
Meeting point
Calle Armas, 3, Toledo, Spain
Languages
Spanish
From €10.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
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Overview
The Inquisition and witchcraft in Toledo represent a dark period in the history of the city, marked by persecution, fear and superstition. Toledo was an important religious and cultural center during the time of the Spanish Inquisition, which began in the 15th century and continued until the 19th century.
The Inquisition was an ecclesiastical tribunal established by the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, to persecute and eradicate heresy and other practices considered contrary to the Catholic faith. In Toledo, the Inquisition had a strong control over the population and carried out trials and public executions in places such as the Plaza de Zocodover.
Witchcraft, considered a form of heresy, was also persecuted by the Inquisition in Toledo. People accused of practicing witchcraft or sorcery were often arrested, interrogated and tortured to obtain confessions. Sentences could include confiscation of property, public penance and, in extreme cases, execution at the stake.
The Inquisition was an ecclesiastical tribunal established by the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, to persecute and eradicate heresy and other practices considered contrary to the Catholic faith. In Toledo, the Inquisition had a strong control over the population and carried out trials and public executions in places such as the Plaza de Zocodover.
Witchcraft, considered a form of heresy, was also persecuted by the Inquisition in Toledo. People accused of practicing witchcraft or sorcery were often arrested, interrogated and tortured to obtain confessions. Sentences could include confiscation of property, public penance and, in extreme cases, execution at the stake.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Zocodover
- Posada de la Hermandad
- Iglesia de San Vicente
- Iglesia de los Jesuitas (San Ildefonso)
- Plaza del Ayuntamiento de Toledo
- guia oficial acreditado
On arrival
We are located at Calle de Armas 3, FollowMe Toledo, in front of Rodilla restaurant. Remember to be there 10 minutes before the visit and enter the premises to check-in. Our guide will be carrying a small pink flag.
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Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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